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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,934.39, 11,906.96 and 3,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,934.39, 11,906.96 and 3,255.24 is: 4,885.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,934.39 : 11,906.96 = 3,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,934.39/11,906.96 = 3,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,934.39x = 11,906.96 × 3,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,934.39x = 38,759,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759,996.19/7,934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.07

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