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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.64, 11,940.94 and 4,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.64, 11,940.94 and 4,011.61 is: 6,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.64 : 11,940.94 = 4,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.64/11,940.94 = 4,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.64x = 11,940.94 × 4,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.64x = 47,902,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902,394.31/7,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.87

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