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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.78, 10,581.56 and 4,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.78, 10,581.56 and 4,311.74 is: 5,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.78 : 10,581.56 = 4,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.78/10,581.56 = 4,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.78x = 10,581.56 × 4,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.78x = 45,624,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624,861.05/7,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.21

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