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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,774.04, 11,661.88 and 2,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,774.04, 11,661.88 and 2,844.12 is: 4,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.04 : 11,661.88 = 2,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.04/11,661.88 = 2,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.04x = 11,661.88 × 2,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.04x = 33,167,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167,786.15/7,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.48

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