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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.70, 10,619.55 and 3,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.70, 10,619.55 and 3,969.30 is: 5,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.70 : 10,619.55 = 3,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.70/10,619.55 = 3,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.70x = 10,619.55 × 3,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.70x = 42,152,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152,179.82/7,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.95

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