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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.20, 11,895.30 and 4,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.20, 11,895.30 and 4,042.20 is: 6,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.20 : 11,895.30 = 4,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.20/11,895.30 = 4,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.20x = 11,895.30 × 4,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.20x = 48,083,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,083,181.66/7,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.30

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