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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,653.22, 11,479.89 and 2,106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,653.22, 11,479.89 and 2,106.87 is: 3,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,653.22 : 11,479.89 = 2,106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,653.22/11,479.89 = 2,106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,653.22x = 11,479.89 × 2,106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,653.22x = 24,186,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186,635.84/7,653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.32

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