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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.35, 11,620.92 and 1,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.35, 11,620.92 and 1,903.91 is: 2,855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.35 : 11,620.92 = 1,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.35/11,620.92 = 1,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.35x = 11,620.92 × 1,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.35x = 22,125,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,185.80/7,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.84

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