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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.88, 11,932.44 and 7,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.88, 11,932.44 and 7,307.04 is: 10,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.88 : 11,932.44 = 7,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.88/11,932.44 = 7,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.88x = 11,932.44 × 7,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.88x = 87,190,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,190,816.38/7,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.43

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