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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.56, 11,963.22 and 2,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.56, 11,963.22 and 2,503.56 is: 3,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.56 : 11,963.22 = 2,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.56/11,963.22 = 2,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.56x = 11,963.22 × 2,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.56x = 29,950,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,639.06/7,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.30

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