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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.61, 11,899.11 and 3,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.61, 11,899.11 and 3,001.33 is: 4,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.61 : 11,899.11 = 3,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.61/11,899.11 = 3,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.61x = 11,899.11 × 3,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.61x = 35,713,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713,155.82/7,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.07

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