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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.78, 9,927.88 and 6,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.78, 9,927.88 and 6,445.44 is: 8,896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.78 : 9,927.88 = 6,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.78/9,927.88 = 6,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.78x = 9,927.88 × 6,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.78x = 63,989,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,989,538.75/7,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.36

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