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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.13, 11,692.69 and 2,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.13, 11,692.69 and 2,601.41 is: 3,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.13 : 11,692.69 = 2,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.13/11,692.69 = 2,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.13x = 11,692.69 × 2,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.13x = 30,417,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,415.73/7,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.11

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