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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.92, 11,859.58 and 2,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.92, 11,859.58 and 2,062.52 is: 3,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.92 : 11,859.58 = 2,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.92/11,859.58 = 2,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.92x = 11,859.58 × 2,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.92x = 24,460,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460,620.94/7,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.96

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