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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.61, 10,977.50 and 4,418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.61, 10,977.50 and 4,418.15 is: 6,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.61 : 10,977.50 = 4,418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.61/10,977.50 = 4,418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.61x = 10,977.50 × 4,418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.61x = 48,500,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500,197.78/7,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.12

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