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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.58, 11,435.93 and 3,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.58, 11,435.93 and 3,927.32 is: 5,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.58 : 11,435.93 = 3,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.58/11,435.93 = 3,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.58x = 11,435.93 × 3,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.58x = 44,912,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,912,556.61/7,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.72

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