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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.41, 11,480.27 and 2,106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.41, 11,480.27 and 2,106.41 is: 3,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.41 : 11,480.27 = 2,106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.41/11,480.27 = 2,106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.41x = 11,480.27 × 2,106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.41x = 24,182,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182,087.60/7,654.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.24

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