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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.55, 10,916.78 and 4,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.55, 10,916.78 and 4,373.99 is: 6,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.55 : 10,916.78 = 4,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.55/10,916.78 = 4,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.55x = 10,916.78 × 4,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.55x = 47,749,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,924.78/7,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.23

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