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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.69, 11,907.52 and 3,782.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.69, 11,907.52 and 3,782.97 is: 5,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.69 : 11,907.52 = 3,782.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.69/11,907.52 = 3,782.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.69x = 11,907.52 × 3,782.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.69x = 45,045,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,781.48/7,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.07

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