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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.92, 10,770.36 and 4,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.92, 10,770.36 and 4,267.44 is: 5,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.92 : 10,770.36 = 4,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.92/10,770.36 = 4,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.92x = 10,770.36 × 4,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.92x = 45,961,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961,865.08/7,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.83

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