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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.22, 11,706.35 and 1,960.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.22, 11,706.35 and 1,960.79 is: 2,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.22 : 11,706.35 = 1,960.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.22/11,706.35 = 1,960.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.22x = 11,706.35 × 1,960.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.22x = 22,953,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,625.68/7,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.18

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