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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,728.54, 10,664.68 and 4,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,728.54, 10,664.68 and 4,371.66 is: 6,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,728.54 : 10,664.68 = 4,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,728.54/10,664.68 = 4,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,728.54x = 10,664.68 × 4,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,728.54x = 46,622,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622,354.97/7,728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.49

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