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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.73, 10,991.90 and 4,428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.73, 10,991.90 and 4,428.47 is: 6,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.73 : 10,991.90 = 4,428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.73/10,991.90 = 4,428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.73x = 10,991.90 × 4,428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.73x = 48,677,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677,337.94/7,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.61

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