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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.79, 10,993.71 and 4,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.79, 10,993.71 and 4,429.92 is: 6,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.79 : 10,993.71 = 4,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.79/10,993.71 = 4,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.79x = 10,993.71 × 4,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.79x = 48,701,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701,255.80/7,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.04

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