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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.26, 10,907.77 and 4,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.26, 10,907.77 and 4,367.42 is: 6,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.26 : 10,907.77 = 4,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.26/10,907.77 = 4,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.26x = 10,907.77 × 4,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.26x = 47,638,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,812.85/7,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.98

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