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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.72, 11,654.48 and 1,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.72, 11,654.48 and 1,926.38 is: 2,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.72 : 11,654.48 = 1,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.72/11,654.48 = 1,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.72x = 11,654.48 × 1,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.72x = 22,450,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,991.13/7,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.55

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