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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.23, 11,703.08 and 2,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.23, 11,703.08 and 2,255.33 is: 3,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.23 : 11,703.08 = 2,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.23/11,703.08 = 2,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.23x = 11,703.08 × 2,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.23x = 26,394,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,237.62/7,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.48

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