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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.22, 10,974.12 and 4,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.22, 10,974.12 and 4,367.52 is: 6,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.22 : 10,974.12 = 4,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.22/10,974.12 = 4,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.22x = 10,974.12 × 4,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.22x = 47,929,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929,688.58/7,952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.21

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