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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.92, 10,713.78 and 4,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.92, 10,713.78 and 4,619.04 is: 6,374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.92 : 10,713.78 = 4,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.92/10,713.78 = 4,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.92x = 10,713.78 × 4,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.92x = 49,487,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,487,378.37/7,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.84

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