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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.28, 11,902.09 and 2,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.28, 11,902.09 and 2,673.47 is: 4,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.28 : 11,902.09 = 2,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.28/11,902.09 = 2,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.28x = 11,902.09 × 2,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.28x = 31,819,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,807.67/7,940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.39

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