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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.56, 11,696.44 and 2,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.56, 11,696.44 and 2,603.44 is: 3,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.56 : 11,696.44 = 2,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.56/11,696.44 = 2,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.56x = 11,696.44 × 2,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.56x = 30,450,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,450,979.75/7,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.19

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