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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.62, 11,159.55 and 3,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.62, 11,159.55 and 3,983.22 is: 5,963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.62 : 11,159.55 = 3,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.62/11,159.55 = 3,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.62x = 11,159.55 × 3,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.62x = 44,450,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,942.75/7,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.67

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