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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.53, 10,835.34 and 4,494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.53, 10,835.34 and 4,494.69 is: 6,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.53 : 10,835.34 = 4,494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.53/10,835.34 = 4,494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.53x = 10,835.34 × 4,494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.53x = 48,701,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701,477.49/7,851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.80

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