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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.52, 11,763.41 and 2,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.52, 11,763.41 and 2,295.27 is: 3,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.52 : 11,763.41 = 2,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.52/11,763.41 = 2,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.52x = 11,763.41 × 2,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.52x = 27,000,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,000,190.59/7,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.23

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