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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.23, 12,007.13 and 6,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.23, 12,007.13 and 6,763.11 is: 10,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.23 : 12,007.13 = 6,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.23/12,007.13 = 6,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.23x = 12,007.13 × 6,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.23x = 81,205,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,205,507.16/7,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.29

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