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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.44, 10,977.15 and 4,418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.44, 10,977.15 and 4,418.31 is: 6,097.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.44 : 10,977.15 = 4,418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.44/10,977.15 = 4,418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.44x = 10,977.15 × 4,418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.44x = 48,500,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500,451.62/7,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.28

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