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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.13, 10,976.69 and 4,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.13, 10,976.69 and 4,642.13 is: 6,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.13 : 10,976.69 = 4,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.13/10,976.69 = 4,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.13x = 10,976.69 × 4,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.13x = 50,955,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955,178.67/7,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.13

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