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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,937.99, 11,905.81 and 2,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,937.99, 11,905.81 and 2,095.01 is: 3,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,937.99 : 11,905.81 = 2,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,937.99/11,905.81 = 2,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,937.99x = 11,905.81 × 2,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,937.99x = 24,942,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942,791.01/7,937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.20

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