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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.62, 11,569.52 and 2,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.62, 11,569.52 and 2,446.46 is: 3,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.62 : 11,569.52 = 2,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.62/11,569.52 = 2,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.62x = 11,569.52 × 2,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.62x = 28,304,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304,367.90/7,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.83

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