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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.92, 11,495.56 and 2,118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.92, 11,495.56 and 2,118.14 is: 3,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.92 : 11,495.56 = 2,118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.92/11,495.56 = 2,118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.92x = 11,495.56 × 2,118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.92x = 24,349,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,228.90/7,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.71

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