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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.55, 11,871.66 and 3,750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.55, 11,871.66 and 3,750.54 is: 5,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.55 : 11,871.66 = 3,750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.55/11,871.66 = 3,750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.55x = 11,871.66 × 3,750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.55x = 44,525,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525,135.70/7,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.58

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