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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.94, 11,924.94 and 3,792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.94, 11,924.94 and 3,792.54 is: 5,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.94 : 11,924.94 = 3,792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.94/11,924.94 = 3,792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.94x = 11,924.94 × 3,792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.94x = 45,225,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225,811.95/7,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.53

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