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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978.19, 11,008.59 and 4,441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978.19, 11,008.59 and 4,441.33 is: 6,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978.19 : 11,008.59 = 4,441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978.19/11,008.59 = 4,441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978.19x = 11,008.59 × 4,441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978.19x = 48,892,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892,725.98/7,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.30

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