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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.91, 10,995.20 and 4,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.91, 10,995.20 and 4,609.67 is: 6,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.91 : 10,995.20 = 4,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.91/10,995.20 = 4,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.91x = 10,995.20 × 4,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.91x = 50,684,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684,165.56/7,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.84

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