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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,819.16, 11,699.33 and 5,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,819.16, 11,699.33 and 5,483.73 is: 8,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,819.16 : 11,699.33 = 5,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,819.16/11,699.33 = 5,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,819.16x = 11,699.33 × 5,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,819.16x = 64,155,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155,939.48/7,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.97

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