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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.76, 10,976.22 and 4,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.76, 10,976.22 and 4,551.27 is: 6,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.76 : 10,976.22 = 4,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.76/10,976.22 = 4,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.76x = 10,976.22 × 4,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.76x = 49,955,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955,740.80/7,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.98

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