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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.48, 11,656.77 and 2,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.48, 11,656.77 and 2,225.56 is: 3,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.48 : 11,656.77 = 2,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.48/11,656.77 = 2,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.48x = 11,656.77 × 2,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.48x = 25,942,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942,788.32/7,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.35

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