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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.03, 11,953.47 and 3,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.03, 11,953.47 and 3,285.44 is: 4,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.03 : 11,953.47 = 3,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.03/11,953.47 = 3,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.03x = 11,953.47 × 3,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.03x = 39,272,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272,408.48/7,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.75

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