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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.92, 11,705.97 and 2,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.92, 11,705.97 and 2,256.90 is: 3,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.92 : 11,705.97 = 2,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.92/11,705.97 = 2,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.92x = 11,705.97 × 2,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.92x = 26,419,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,203.69/7,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.94

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