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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.54, 10,977.08 and 4,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.54, 10,977.08 and 4,597.29 is: 6,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.54 : 10,977.08 = 4,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.54/10,977.08 = 4,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.54x = 10,977.08 × 4,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.54x = 50,464,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,464,797.13/7,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.15

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