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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.03, 9,721.80 and 4,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.03, 9,721.80 and 4,392.27 is: 6,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.03 : 9,721.80 = 4,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.03/9,721.80 = 4,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.03x = 9,721.80 × 4,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.03x = 42,700,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,770.49/7,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.98

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