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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.54, 11,675.66 and 2,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.54, 11,675.66 and 2,235.75 is: 3,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.54 : 11,675.66 = 2,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.54/11,675.66 = 2,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.54x = 11,675.66 × 2,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.54x = 26,103,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103,845.67/7,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.16

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