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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,753.98, 11,630.96 and 2,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,753.98, 11,630.96 and 2,281.98 is: 3,422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,753.98 : 11,630.96 = 2,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,753.98/11,630.96 = 2,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,753.98x = 11,630.96 × 2,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,753.98x = 26,541,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541,606.69/7,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.97

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