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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.88, 11,928.41 and 2,109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.88, 11,928.41 and 2,109.95 is: 3,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.88 : 11,928.41 = 2,109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.88/11,928.41 = 2,109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.88x = 11,928.41 × 2,109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.88x = 25,168,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,278.49/7,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.67

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