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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,878.07, 11,805.97 and 4,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,878.07, 11,805.97 and 4,369.62 is: 6,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,878.07 : 11,805.97 = 4,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,878.07/11,805.97 = 4,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,878.07x = 11,805.97 × 4,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,878.07x = 51,587,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,587,610.30/7,878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.25

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