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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.76, 11,754.18 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.76, 11,754.18 and 2,289.24 is: 3,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.76 : 11,754.18 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.76/11,754.18 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.76x = 11,754.18 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.76x = 26,908,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908,139.02/7,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.02

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