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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.11, 11,486.08 and 2,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.11, 11,486.08 and 2,392.84 is: 3,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.11 : 11,486.08 = 2,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.11/11,486.08 = 2,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.11x = 11,486.08 × 2,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.11x = 27,484,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,351.67/7,657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.39

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