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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.76, 11,928.04 and 2,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.76, 11,928.04 and 2,403.76 is: 3,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.76 : 11,928.04 = 2,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.76/11,928.04 = 2,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.76x = 11,928.04 × 2,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.76x = 28,672,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672,145.43/7,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.21

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