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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.89, 11,950.52 and 2,700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.89, 11,950.52 and 2,700.64 is: 4,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.89 : 11,950.52 = 2,700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.89/11,950.52 = 2,700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.89x = 11,950.52 × 2,700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.89x = 32,274,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274,052.33/7,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.53

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