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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,938.56, 11,907.98 and 2,094.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,938.56, 11,907.98 and 2,094.95 is: 3,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,938.56 : 11,907.98 = 2,094.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,938.56/11,907.98 = 2,094.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,938.56x = 11,907.98 × 2,094.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,938.56x = 24,946,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946,552.69/7,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.46

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