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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.03, 11,484.68 and 3,912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.03, 11,484.68 and 3,912.95 is: 5,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.03 : 11,484.68 = 3,912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.03/11,484.68 = 3,912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.03x = 11,484.68 × 3,912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.03x = 44,938,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938,978.61/7,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.68

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