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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.66, 9,812.46 and 3,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.66, 9,812.46 and 3,966.78 is: 5,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.66 : 9,812.46 = 3,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.66/9,812.46 = 3,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.66x = 9,812.46 × 3,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.66x = 38,923,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923,870.08/7,110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.02

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