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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.64, 10,913.86 and 4,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.64, 10,913.86 and 4,371.78 is: 6,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.64 : 10,913.86 = 4,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.64/10,913.86 = 4,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.64x = 10,913.86 × 4,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.64x = 47,712,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,994.87/7,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.02

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