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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.03, 11,995.11 and 3,553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.03, 11,995.11 and 3,553.25 is: 5,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.03 : 11,995.11 = 3,553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.03/11,995.11 = 3,553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.03x = 11,995.11 × 3,553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.03x = 42,621,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621,564.63/7,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.01

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