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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.42, 10,916.25 and 6,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.42, 10,916.25 and 6,095.99 is: 8,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.42 : 10,916.25 = 6,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.42/10,916.25 = 6,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.42x = 10,916.25 × 6,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.42x = 66,545,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545,350.84/7,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.24

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