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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.54, 11,893.67 and 3,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.54, 11,893.67 and 3,250.01 is: 4,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.54 : 11,893.67 = 3,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.54/11,893.67 = 3,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.54x = 11,893.67 × 3,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.54x = 38,654,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654,470.72/7,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.59

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