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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.58, 10,664.01 and 4,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.58, 10,664.01 and 4,370.43 is: 6,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.58 : 10,664.01 = 4,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.58/10,664.01 = 4,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.58x = 10,664.01 × 4,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.58x = 46,606,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606,287.37/7,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.95

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