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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.82, 11,506.20 and 3,285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.82, 11,506.20 and 3,285.42 is: 4,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.82 : 11,506.20 = 3,285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.82/11,506.20 = 3,285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.82x = 11,506.20 × 3,285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.82x = 37,802,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802,699.60/7,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.12

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