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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.34, 11,512.96 and 1,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.34, 11,512.96 and 1,976.29 is: 2,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.34 : 11,512.96 = 1,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.34/11,512.96 = 1,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.34x = 11,512.96 × 1,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.34x = 22,752,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,947.72/7,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.42

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