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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.76, 11,930.83 and 3,024.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.76, 11,930.83 and 3,024.54 is: 4,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.76 : 11,930.83 = 3,024.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.76/11,930.83 = 3,024.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.76x = 11,930.83 × 3,024.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.76x = 36,085,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085,265.01/7,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.59

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