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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.78, 10,391.52 and 5,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.78, 10,391.52 and 5,942.84 is: 8,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.78 : 10,391.52 = 5,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.78/10,391.52 = 5,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.78x = 10,391.52 × 5,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.78x = 61,755,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,755,088.76/7,538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.66

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