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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.73, 10,367.43 and 4,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.73, 10,367.43 and 4,530.20 is: 6,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.73 : 10,367.43 = 4,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.73/10,367.43 = 4,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.73x = 10,367.43 × 4,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.73x = 46,966,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966,531.39/7,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.59

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