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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.41, 11,950.08 and 2,419.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.41, 11,950.08 and 2,419.95 is: 3,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.41 : 11,950.08 = 2,419.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.41/11,950.08 = 2,419.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.41x = 11,950.08 × 2,419.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.41x = 28,918,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918,596.10/7,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.07

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