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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.06, 11,703.65 and 2,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.06, 11,703.65 and 2,608.72 is: 3,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.06 : 11,703.65 = 2,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.06/11,703.65 = 2,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.06x = 11,703.65 × 2,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.06x = 30,531,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531,545.83/7,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.26

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