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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.81, 11,935.68 and 2,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.81, 11,935.68 and 2,113.40 is: 3,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.81 : 11,935.68 = 2,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.81/11,935.68 = 2,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.81x = 11,935.68 × 2,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.81x = 25,224,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,866.11/7,956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.22

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