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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.73, 11,497.73 and 3,282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.73, 11,497.73 and 3,282.23 is: 4,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.73 : 11,497.73 = 3,282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.73/11,497.73 = 3,282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.73x = 11,497.73 × 3,282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.73x = 37,738,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738,194.34/7,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.62

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