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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.76, 11,774.76 and 2,654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.76, 11,774.76 and 2,654.56 is: 3,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.76 : 11,774.76 = 2,654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.76/11,774.76 = 2,654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.76x = 11,774.76 × 2,654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.76x = 31,256,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,256,806.91/7,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.39

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