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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.78, 11,494.71 and 2,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.78, 11,494.71 and 2,469.44 is: 3,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.78 : 11,494.71 = 2,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.78/11,494.71 = 2,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.78x = 11,494.71 × 2,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.78x = 28,385,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385,439.19/7,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.36

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