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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.06, 11,703.64 and 2,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.06, 11,703.64 and 2,255.18 is: 3,382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.06 : 11,703.64 = 2,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.06/11,703.64 = 2,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.06x = 11,703.64 × 2,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.06x = 26,393,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,814.86/7,802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.93

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