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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.51, 11,702.69 and 3,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.51, 11,702.69 and 3,905.25 is: 5,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.51 : 11,702.69 = 3,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.51/11,702.69 = 3,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.51x = 11,702.69 × 3,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.51x = 45,701,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701,910.60/7,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.58

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