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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.48, 11,875.56 and 6,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.48, 11,875.56 and 6,875.08 is: 10,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.48 : 11,875.56 = 6,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.48/11,875.56 = 6,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.48x = 11,875.56 × 6,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.48x = 81,645,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,645,408.25/7,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.54

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