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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.77, 10,664.54 and 4,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.77, 10,664.54 and 4,369.72 is: 6,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.77 : 10,664.54 = 4,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.77/10,664.54 = 4,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.77x = 10,664.54 × 4,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.77x = 46,601,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601,031.88/7,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.12

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