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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.62, 11,934.96 and 2,410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.62, 11,934.96 and 2,410.01 is: 3,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.62 : 11,934.96 = 2,410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.62/11,934.96 = 2,410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.62x = 11,934.96 × 2,410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.62x = 28,763,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763,348.99/7,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.02

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