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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.62, 10,441.10 and 4,379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.62, 10,441.10 and 4,379.97 is: 6,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.62 : 10,441.10 = 4,379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.62/10,441.10 = 4,379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.62x = 10,441.10 × 4,379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.62x = 45,731,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,682.87/7,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.88

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