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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.80, 11,463.73 and 2,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.80, 11,463.73 and 2,378.27 is: 3,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.80 : 11,463.73 = 2,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.80/11,463.73 = 2,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.80x = 11,463.73 × 2,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.80x = 27,263,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,845.15/7,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.33

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