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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.48, 11,620.68 and 3,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.48, 11,620.68 and 3,795.66 is: 5,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.48 : 11,620.68 = 3,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.48/11,620.68 = 3,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.48x = 11,620.68 × 3,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.48x = 44,108,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,150.25/7,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.43

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