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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.95, 10,799.25 and 4,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.95, 10,799.25 and 4,468.68 is: 6,166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.95 : 10,799.25 = 4,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.95/10,799.25 = 4,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.95x = 10,799.25 × 4,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.95x = 48,258,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,258,392.49/7,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.46

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