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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,692.94, 11,539.42 and 1,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,692.94, 11,539.42 and 1,849.55 is: 2,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,692.94 : 11,539.42 = 1,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,692.94/11,539.42 = 1,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,692.94x = 11,539.42 × 1,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,692.94x = 21,342,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,756.64/7,692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.33

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