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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,695.02, 11,542.61 and 2,429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,695.02, 11,542.61 and 2,429.93 is: 3,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,695.02 : 11,542.61 = 2,429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,695.02/11,542.61 = 2,429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,695.02x = 11,542.61 × 2,429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,695.02x = 28,047,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,769.25/7,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.92

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