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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,784.16, 11,674.99 and 2,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,784.16, 11,674.99 and 2,236.25 is: 3,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,784.16 : 11,674.99 = 2,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,784.16/11,674.99 = 2,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,784.16x = 11,674.99 × 2,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,784.16x = 26,108,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,108,126.83/7,784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.01

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