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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.52, 11,935.20 and 2,408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.52, 11,935.20 and 2,408.54 is: 3,613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.52 : 11,935.20 = 2,408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.52/11,935.20 = 2,408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.52x = 11,935.20 × 2,408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.52x = 28,746,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746,342.42/7,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.38

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