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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.03, 11,990.10 and 3,832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.03, 11,990.10 and 3,832.89 is: 5,748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.03 : 11,990.10 = 3,832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.03/11,990.10 = 3,832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.03x = 11,990.10 × 3,832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.03x = 45,956,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,734.39/7,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.16

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