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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.86, 11,502.52 and 3,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.86, 11,502.52 and 3,286.30 is: 4,928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.86 : 11,502.52 = 3,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.86/11,502.52 = 3,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.86x = 11,502.52 × 3,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.86x = 37,800,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800,731.48/7,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.48

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