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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.82, 10,936.24 and 4,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.82, 10,936.24 and 4,388.25 is: 6,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.82 : 10,936.24 = 4,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.82/10,936.24 = 4,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.82x = 10,936.24 × 4,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.82x = 47,990,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990,955.18/7,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.78

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