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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.98, 11,610.44 and 3,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.98, 11,610.44 and 3,583.88 is: 5,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.98 : 11,610.44 = 3,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.98/11,610.44 = 3,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.98x = 11,610.44 × 3,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.98x = 41,610,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,610,404.71/7,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.56

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