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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748.61, 10,693.31 and 4,391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748.61, 10,693.31 and 4,391.31 is: 6,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748.61 : 10,693.31 = 4,391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748.61/10,693.31 = 4,391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748.61x = 10,693.31 × 4,391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748.61x = 46,957,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,957,678.89/7,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.14

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