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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.62, 11,628.38 and 2,824.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.62, 11,628.38 and 2,824.34 is: 4,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.62 : 11,628.38 = 2,824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.62/11,628.38 = 2,824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.62x = 11,628.38 × 2,824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.62x = 32,842,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842,498.77/7,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.67

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