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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.02, 11,769.44 and 2,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.02, 11,769.44 and 2,002.68 is: 3,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.02 : 11,769.44 = 2,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.02/11,769.44 = 2,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.02x = 11,769.44 × 2,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.02x = 23,570,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,412.09/7,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.12

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