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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707.33, 11,562.99 and 3,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707.33, 11,562.99 and 3,323.73 is: 4,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707.33 : 11,562.99 = 3,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707.33/11,562.99 = 3,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707.33x = 11,562.99 × 3,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707.33x = 38,432,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,432,256.75/7,707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.46

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