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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.96, 10,991.78 and 4,380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.96, 10,991.78 and 4,380.06 is: 6,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.96 : 10,991.78 = 4,380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.96/10,991.78 = 4,380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.96x = 10,991.78 × 4,380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.96x = 48,144,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144,634.01/7,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.56

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