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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.66, 11,935.92 and 2,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.66, 11,935.92 and 2,765.18 is: 4,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.66 : 11,935.92 = 2,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.66/11,935.92 = 2,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.66x = 11,935.92 × 2,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.66x = 33,004,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,967.27/7,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.61

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