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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.68, 11,147.54 and 3,932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.68, 11,147.54 and 3,932.66 is: 5,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.68 : 11,147.54 = 3,932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.68/11,147.54 = 3,932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.68x = 11,147.54 × 3,932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.68x = 43,839,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,409.26/7,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.32

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