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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.78, 10,660.66 and 3,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.78, 10,660.66 and 3,984.44 is: 5,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.78 : 10,660.66 = 3,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.78/10,660.66 = 3,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.78x = 10,660.66 × 3,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.78x = 42,476,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476,686.90/7,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.92

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