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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.67, 11,948.44 and 6,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.67, 11,948.44 and 6,496.90 is: 9,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.67 : 11,948.44 = 6,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.67/11,948.44 = 6,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.67x = 11,948.44 × 6,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.67x = 77,627,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,627,819.84/7,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.52

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