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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.76, 11,508.60 and 5,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.76, 11,508.60 and 5,823.96 is: 8,737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.76 : 11,508.60 = 5,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.76/11,508.60 = 5,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.76x = 11,508.60 × 5,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.76x = 67,025,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025,626.06/7,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.81

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