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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.97, 10,904.72 and 4,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.97, 10,904.72 and 4,365.20 is: 6,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.97 : 10,904.72 = 4,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.97/10,904.72 = 4,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.97x = 10,904.72 × 4,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.97x = 47,601,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,207.39/7,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.97

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