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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.61, 11,007.48 and 4,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.61, 11,007.48 and 4,439.74 is: 6,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.61 : 11,007.48 = 4,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.61/11,007.48 = 4,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.61x = 11,007.48 × 4,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.61x = 48,870,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870,349.26/7,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.71

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