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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.83, 11,479.51 and 2,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.83, 11,479.51 and 2,723.48 is: 4,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.83 : 11,479.51 = 2,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.83/11,479.51 = 2,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.83x = 11,479.51 × 2,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.83x = 31,264,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,264,221.92/7,654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.25

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