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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.55, 10,993.82 and 4,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.55, 10,993.82 and 4,610.42 is: 6,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.55 : 10,993.82 = 4,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.55/10,993.82 = 4,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.55x = 10,993.82 × 4,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.55x = 50,686,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,686,127.60/7,965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.17

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