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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.73, 11,706.82 and 2,257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.73, 11,706.82 and 2,257.83 is: 3,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.73 : 11,706.82 = 2,257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.73/11,706.82 = 2,257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.73x = 11,706.82 × 2,257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.73x = 26,432,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,009.40/7,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.23

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