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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.55, 10,767.68 and 4,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.55, 10,767.68 and 4,265.91 is: 5,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.55 : 10,767.68 = 4,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.55/10,767.68 = 4,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.55x = 10,767.68 × 4,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.55x = 45,933,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933,953.79/7,802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.04

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