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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.82, 11,592.43 and 4,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.82, 11,592.43 and 4,030.14 is: 6,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.82 : 11,592.43 = 4,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.82/11,592.43 = 4,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.82x = 11,592.43 × 4,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.82x = 46,719,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,115.84/7,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.01

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