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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.65, 11,924.48 and 2,755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.65, 11,924.48 and 2,755.53 is: 4,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.65 : 11,924.48 = 2,755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.65/11,924.48 = 2,755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.65x = 11,924.48 × 2,755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.65x = 32,858,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,262.37/7,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.30

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