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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.52, 11,921.48 and 2,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.52, 11,921.48 and 2,754.76 is: 4,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.52 : 11,921.48 = 2,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.52/11,921.48 = 2,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.52x = 11,921.48 × 2,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.52x = 32,840,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840,816.24/7,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.61

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