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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.44, 11,693.77 and 2,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.44, 11,693.77 and 2,601.32 is: 3,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.44 : 11,693.77 = 2,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.44/11,693.77 = 2,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.44x = 11,693.77 × 2,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.44x = 30,419,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419,237.78/7,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.18

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