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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.31, 10,942.29 and 5,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.31, 10,942.29 and 5,093.28 is: 7,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.31 : 10,942.29 = 5,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.31/10,942.29 = 5,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.31x = 10,942.29 × 5,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.31x = 55,732,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,732,146.81/7,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.74

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