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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.65, 11,946.48 and 6,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.65, 11,946.48 and 6,213.63 is: 9,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.65 : 11,946.48 = 6,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.65/11,946.48 = 6,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.65x = 11,946.48 × 6,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.65x = 74,231,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,231,006.52/7,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.40

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