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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.31, 10,712.41 and 7,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.31, 10,712.41 and 7,015.87 is: 9,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.31 : 10,712.41 = 7,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.31/10,712.41 = 7,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.31x = 10,712.41 × 7,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.31x = 75,156,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156,875.95/7,764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.79

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