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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,766.28, 11,649.16 and 2,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,766.28, 11,649.16 and 2,219.62 is: 3,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,766.28 : 11,649.16 = 2,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,766.28/11,649.16 = 2,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,766.28x = 11,649.16 × 2,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,766.28x = 25,856,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856,708.52/7,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.36

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