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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.31, 10,997.93 and 4,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.31, 10,997.93 and 4,384.55 is: 6,050.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.31 : 10,997.93 = 4,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.31/10,997.93 = 4,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.31x = 10,997.93 × 4,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.31x = 48,220,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,973.98/7,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.83

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