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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.67, 11,950.00 and 3,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.67, 11,950.00 and 3,794.03 is: 5,691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.67 : 11,950.00 = 3,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.67/11,950.00 = 3,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.67x = 11,950.00 × 3,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.67x = 45,338,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,611.14/7,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.04

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