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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767, 10,718.70 and 4,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767, 10,718.70 and 4,455 is: 6,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767 : 10,718.70 = 4,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767/10,718.70 = 4,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767x = 10,718.70 × 4,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767x = 47,751,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751,808.50/7,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.04

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