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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.05, 11,992.66 and 2,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.05, 11,992.66 and 2,448.44 is: 3,672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.05 : 11,992.66 = 2,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.05/11,992.66 = 2,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.05x = 11,992.66 × 2,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.05x = 29,363,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,363,308.45/7,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.69

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