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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.78, 10,581.52 and 4,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.78, 10,581.52 and 4,310.73 is: 5,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.78 : 10,581.52 = 4,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.78/10,581.52 = 4,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.78x = 10,581.52 × 4,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.78x = 45,614,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,075.71/7,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.80

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