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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.83, 10,524.51 and 4,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.83, 10,524.51 and 4,795.68 is: 6,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.83 : 10,524.51 = 4,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.83/10,524.51 = 4,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.83x = 10,524.51 × 4,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.83x = 50,472,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,472,182.12/7,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.85

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