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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.26, 11,698.32 and 3,413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.26, 11,698.32 and 3,413.94 is: 5,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.26 : 11,698.32 = 3,413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.26/11,698.32 = 3,413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.26x = 11,698.32 × 3,413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.26x = 39,937,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937,362.58/7,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.29

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