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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.91, 11,654.44 and 2,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.91, 11,654.44 and 2,223.99 is: 3,335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.91 : 11,654.44 = 2,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.91/11,654.44 = 2,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.91x = 11,654.44 × 2,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.91x = 25,919,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,919,346.90/7,771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.00

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