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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.58, 10,664.50 and 4,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.58, 10,664.50 and 4,369.17 is: 6,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.58 : 10,664.50 = 4,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.58/10,664.50 = 4,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.58x = 10,664.50 × 4,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.58x = 46,595,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,013.47/7,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.70

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