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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.22, 11,698.83 and 2,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.22, 11,698.83 and 2,253.36 is: 3,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.22 : 11,698.83 = 2,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.22/11,698.83 = 2,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.22x = 11,698.83 × 2,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.22x = 26,361,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,675.57/7,799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.04

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