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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.02, 11,923.74 and 3,018.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.02, 11,923.74 and 3,018.47 is: 4,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.02 : 11,923.74 = 3,018.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.02/11,923.74 = 3,018.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.02x = 11,923.74 × 3,018.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.02x = 35,991,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,391.86/7,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.21

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