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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.44, 11,993.06 and 3,609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.44, 11,993.06 and 3,609.83 is: 5,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.44 : 11,993.06 = 3,609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.44/11,993.06 = 3,609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.44x = 11,993.06 × 3,609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.44x = 43,292,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,946.79/7,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.70

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