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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.52, 11,703.96 and 2,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.52, 11,703.96 and 2,255.96 is: 3,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.52 : 11,703.96 = 2,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.52/11,703.96 = 2,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.52x = 11,703.96 × 2,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.52x = 26,403,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,665.60/7,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.12

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