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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.62, 11,753.52 and 1,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.62, 11,753.52 and 1,992.08 is: 2,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.62 : 11,753.52 = 1,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.62/11,753.52 = 1,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.62x = 11,753.52 × 1,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.62x = 23,413,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413,952.12/7,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.14

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