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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.76, 10,914.50 and 4,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.76, 10,914.50 and 4,372.48 is: 6,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.76 : 10,914.50 = 4,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.76/10,914.50 = 4,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.76x = 10,914.50 × 4,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.76x = 47,723,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,432.96/7,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.49

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