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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,754.67, 11,631.74 and 3,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,754.67, 11,631.74 and 3,372.14 is: 5,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,754.67 : 11,631.74 = 3,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,754.67/11,631.74 = 3,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,754.67x = 11,631.74 × 3,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,754.67x = 39,223,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223,780.70/7,754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.09

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