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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.95, 11,858.93 and 2,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.95, 11,858.93 and 2,062.56 is: 3,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.95 : 11,858.93 = 2,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.95/11,858.93 = 2,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.95x = 11,858.93 × 2,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.95x = 24,459,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,754.66/7,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.84

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