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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.52, 10,971.21 and 4,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.52, 10,971.21 and 4,413.73 is: 6,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.52 : 10,971.21 = 4,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.52/10,971.21 = 4,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.52x = 10,971.21 × 4,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.52x = 48,423,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,958.71/7,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.67

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