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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.76, 11,950.68 and 4,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.76, 11,950.68 and 4,691.84 is: 7,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.76 : 11,950.68 = 4,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.76/11,950.68 = 4,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.76x = 11,950.68 × 4,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.76x = 56,070,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,678.45/7,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.14

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