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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.55, 11,963.34 and 2,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.55, 11,963.34 and 2,132.16 is: 3,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.55 : 11,963.34 = 2,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.55/11,963.34 = 2,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.55x = 11,963.34 × 2,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.55x = 25,507,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,777.45/7,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.25

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