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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.52, 11,753.28 and 2,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.52, 11,753.28 and 2,288.88 is: 3,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.52 : 11,753.28 = 2,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.52/11,753.28 = 2,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.52x = 11,753.28 × 2,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.52x = 26,901,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901,847.53/7,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.32

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