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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,690.95, 11,541.83 and 3,311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,690.95, 11,541.83 and 3,311.55 is: 4,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,690.95 : 11,541.83 = 3,311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,690.95/11,541.83 = 3,311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,690.95x = 11,541.83 × 3,311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,690.95x = 38,221,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,330.58/7,690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.65

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