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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.48, 11,487.33 and 5,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.48, 11,487.33 and 5,903.82 is: 8,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.48 : 11,487.33 = 5,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.48/11,487.33 = 5,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.48x = 11,487.33 × 5,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.48x = 67,819,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,819,128.60/7,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.34

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