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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.61, 10,908.51 and 4,367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.61, 10,908.51 and 4,367.97 is: 6,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.61 : 10,908.51 = 4,367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.61/10,908.51 = 4,367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.61x = 10,908.51 × 4,367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.61x = 47,648,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,648,044.42/7,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.88

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