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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.87, 10,991.09 and 4,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.87, 10,991.09 and 4,607.82 is: 6,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.87 : 10,991.09 = 4,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.87/10,991.09 = 4,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.87x = 10,991.09 × 4,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.87x = 50,644,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,975.84/7,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.55

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