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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.07, 11,745.29 and 2,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.07, 11,745.29 and 2,284.31 is: 3,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.07 : 11,745.29 = 2,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.07/11,745.29 = 2,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.07x = 11,745.29 × 2,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.07x = 26,829,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,813.25/7,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.64

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