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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.95, 10,890.68 and 4,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.95, 10,890.68 and 4,354.91 is: 6,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.95 : 10,890.68 = 4,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.95/10,890.68 = 4,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.95x = 10,890.68 × 4,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.95x = 47,427,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427,855.01/7,891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.65

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