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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.82, 11,494.62 and 2,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.82, 11,494.62 and 2,984.46 is: 4,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.82 : 11,494.62 = 2,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.82/11,494.62 = 2,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.82x = 11,494.62 × 2,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.82x = 34,305,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,305,233.61/7,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.67

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