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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.03, 11,769.05 and 2,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.03, 11,769.05 and 2,002.69 is: 3,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.03 : 11,769.05 = 2,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.03/11,769.05 = 2,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.03x = 11,769.05 × 2,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.03x = 23,569,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,758.74/7,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.04

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