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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.71, 10,993.80 and 4,429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.71, 10,993.80 and 4,429.86 is: 6,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.71 : 10,993.80 = 4,429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.71/10,993.80 = 4,429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.71x = 10,993.80 × 4,429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.71x = 48,700,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,994.87/7,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.06

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