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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.95, 11,735.07 and 2,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.95, 11,735.07 and 2,276.29 is: 3,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.95 : 11,735.07 = 2,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.95/11,735.07 = 2,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.95x = 11,735.07 × 2,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.95x = 26,712,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,422.49/7,822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.62

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