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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.59, 11,590.68 and 2,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.59, 11,590.68 and 2,795.07 is: 4,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.59 : 11,590.68 = 2,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.59/11,590.68 = 2,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.59x = 11,590.68 × 2,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.59x = 32,396,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396,761.95/7,726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.89

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