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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,752.98, 11,634.96 and 3,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,752.98, 11,634.96 and 3,371.72 is: 5,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752.98 : 11,634.96 = 3,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752.98/11,634.96 = 3,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752.98x = 11,634.96 × 3,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752.98x = 39,229,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229,827.33/7,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.97

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