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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.54, 10,984.84 and 6,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.54, 10,984.84 and 6,052.58 is: 8,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.54 : 10,984.84 = 6,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.54/10,984.84 = 6,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.54x = 10,984.84 × 6,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.54x = 66,486,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,486,622.89/7,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.43

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