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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.82, 11,774.01 and 6,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.82, 11,774.01 and 6,004.10 is: 8,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.82 : 11,774.01 = 6,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.82/11,774.01 = 6,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.82x = 11,774.01 × 6,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.82x = 70,692,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,692,333.44/7,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.00

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