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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.62, 11,824.98 and 7,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.62, 11,824.98 and 7,035.24 is: 10,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.62 : 11,824.98 = 7,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.62/11,824.98 = 7,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.62x = 11,824.98 × 7,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.62x = 83,191,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191,572.30/7,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.76

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