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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,800.91, 11,698.59 and 2,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,800.91, 11,698.59 and 2,252.75 is: 3,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,800.91 : 11,698.59 = 2,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,800.91/11,698.59 = 2,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,800.91x = 11,698.59 × 2,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,800.91x = 26,353,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,998.62/7,800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.33

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