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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.99, 11,647.22 and 2,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.99, 11,647.22 and 2,570.82 is: 3,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.99 : 11,647.22 = 2,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.99/11,647.22 = 2,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.99x = 11,647.22 × 2,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.99x = 29,942,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,893.27/7,764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.14

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