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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,913.71, 10,921.44 and 4,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,913.71, 10,921.44 and 4,376.98 is: 6,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,913.71 : 10,921.44 = 4,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,913.71/10,921.44 = 4,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,913.71x = 10,921.44 × 4,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,913.71x = 47,802,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,802,924.45/7,913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.52

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