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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,724.91, 10,659.72 and 4,367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,724.91, 10,659.72 and 4,367.55 is: 6,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,724.91 : 10,659.72 = 4,367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,724.91/10,659.72 = 4,367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,724.91x = 10,659.72 × 4,367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,724.91x = 46,556,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,860.09/7,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.85

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