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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.62, 11,945.28 and 2,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.62, 11,945.28 and 2,697.48 is: 4,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.62 : 11,945.28 = 2,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.62/11,945.28 = 2,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.62x = 11,945.28 × 2,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.62x = 32,222,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222,153.89/7,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.17

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