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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.44, 11,924.08 and 3,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.44, 11,924.08 and 3,789.54 is: 5,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.44 : 11,924.08 = 3,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.44/11,924.08 = 3,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.44x = 11,924.08 × 3,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.44x = 45,186,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,768.65/7,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.99

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