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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,107.93, 10,661.97 and 5,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,107.93, 10,661.97 and 5,790.15 is: 8,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,107.93 : 10,661.97 = 5,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,107.93/10,661.97 = 5,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,107.93x = 10,661.97 × 5,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,107.93x = 61,734,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734,405.60/7,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.29

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