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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,808.96, 11,713.44 and 1,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,808.96, 11,713.44 and 1,965.56 is: 2,948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,808.96 : 11,713.44 = 1,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,808.96/11,713.44 = 1,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,808.96x = 11,713.44 × 1,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,808.96x = 23,023,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,469.13/7,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.34

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