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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.52, 10,711.80 and 4,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.52, 10,711.80 and 4,966.64 is: 6,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.52 : 10,711.80 = 4,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.52/10,711.80 = 4,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.52x = 10,711.80 × 4,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.52x = 53,201,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,654.35/7,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.31

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