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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748.59, 11,627.44 and 3,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748.59, 11,627.44 and 3,069.05 is: 4,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748.59 : 11,627.44 = 3,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748.59/11,627.44 = 3,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748.59x = 11,627.44 × 3,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748.59x = 35,685,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,685,194.73/7,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.38

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