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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.97, 11,681.01 and 7,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.97, 11,681.01 and 7,284.60 is: 10,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.97 : 11,681.01 = 7,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.97/11,681.01 = 7,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.97x = 11,681.01 × 7,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.97x = 85,091,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,091,485.45/7,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.82

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