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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,811.22, 11,714.42 and 2,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,811.22, 11,714.42 and 2,264.98 is: 3,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,811.22 : 11,714.42 = 2,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,811.22/11,714.42 = 2,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,811.22x = 11,714.42 × 2,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,811.22x = 26,532,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532,885.76/7,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.76

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