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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.02, 11,935.73 and 2,113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.02, 11,935.73 and 2,113.62 is: 3,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.02 : 11,935.73 = 2,113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.02/11,935.73 = 2,113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.02x = 11,935.73 × 2,113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.02x = 25,227,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,597.64/7,957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.48

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