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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.99, 11,945.44 and 7,699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.99, 11,945.44 and 7,699.15 is: 11,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.99 : 11,945.44 = 7,699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.99/11,945.44 = 7,699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.99x = 11,945.44 × 7,699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.99x = 91,969,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,969,734.38/7,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.82

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