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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.69, 10,990.88 and 4,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.69, 10,990.88 and 4,608.88 is: 6,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.69 : 10,990.88 = 4,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.69/10,990.88 = 4,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.69x = 10,990.88 × 4,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.69x = 50,655,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,655,623.97/7,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.43

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