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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.87, 11,897.69 and 4,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.87, 11,897.69 and 4,034.19 is: 6,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.87 : 11,897.69 = 4,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.87/11,897.69 = 4,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.87x = 11,897.69 × 4,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.87x = 47,997,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,521.85/7,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.04

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