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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,866.76, 11,800.14 and 5,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,866.76, 11,800.14 and 5,394.08 is: 8,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,866.76 : 11,800.14 = 5,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,866.76/11,800.14 = 5,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,866.76x = 11,800.14 × 5,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,866.76x = 63,650,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,650,899.17/7,866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.13

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