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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.72, 11,754.18 and 2,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.72, 11,754.18 and 2,289.16 is: 3,433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.72 : 11,754.18 = 2,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.72/11,754.18 = 2,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.72x = 11,754.18 × 2,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.72x = 26,907,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,907,198.69/7,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.92

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