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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.97, 10,973.66 and 4,415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.97, 10,973.66 and 4,415.19 is: 6,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.97 : 10,973.66 = 4,415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.97/10,973.66 = 4,415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.97x = 10,973.66 × 4,415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.97x = 48,450,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,450,793.90/7,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.93

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