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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.54, 11,960.20 and 2,351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.54, 11,960.20 and 2,351.98 is: 3,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.54 : 11,960.20 = 2,351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.54/11,960.20 = 2,351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.54x = 11,960.20 × 2,351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.54x = 28,130,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130,151.20/7,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.05

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