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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.51, 11,926.73 and 3,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.51, 11,926.73 and 3,510.02 is: 5,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.51 : 11,926.73 = 3,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.51/11,926.73 = 3,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.51x = 11,926.73 × 3,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.51x = 41,862,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,983.65/7,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.14

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