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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.67, 11,954.62 and 3,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.67, 11,954.62 and 3,285.82 is: 4,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.67 : 11,954.62 = 3,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.67/11,954.62 = 3,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.67x = 11,954.62 × 3,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.67x = 39,280,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,681.29/7,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.63

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