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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.91, 10,708.87 and 4,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.91, 10,708.87 and 4,223.32 is: 5,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.91 : 10,708.87 = 4,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.91/10,708.87 = 4,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.91x = 10,708.87 × 4,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.91x = 45,226,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,226,984.85/7,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.29

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