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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.83, 10,591.89 and 4,318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.83, 10,591.89 and 4,318.56 is: 5,959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.83 : 10,591.89 = 4,318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.83/10,591.89 = 4,318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.83x = 10,591.89 × 4,318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.83x = 45,741,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741,712.48/7,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.19

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