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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.72, 11,494.64 and 2,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.72, 11,494.64 and 2,469.38 is: 3,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.72 : 11,494.64 = 2,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.72/11,494.64 = 2,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.72x = 11,494.64 × 2,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.72x = 28,384,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384,582.82/7,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.28

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