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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.76, 11,566.38 and 3,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.76, 11,566.38 and 3,327.40 is: 4,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.76 : 11,566.38 = 3,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.76/11,566.38 = 3,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.76x = 11,566.38 × 3,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.76x = 38,485,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,485,972.81/7,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.20

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