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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.78, 10,583.70 and 4,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.78, 10,583.70 and 4,524.98 is: 6,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.78 : 10,583.70 = 4,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.78/10,583.70 = 4,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.78x = 10,583.70 × 4,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.78x = 47,891,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891,030.83/7,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.75

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