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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.91, 11,756.68 and 5,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.91, 11,756.68 and 5,369.23 is: 8,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.91 : 11,756.68 = 5,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.91/11,756.68 = 5,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.91x = 11,756.68 × 5,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.91x = 63,124,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124,318.96/7,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.61

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