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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.94, 11,774.03 and 2,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.94, 11,774.03 and 2,303.34 is: 3,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.94 : 11,774.03 = 2,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.94/11,774.03 = 2,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.94x = 11,774.03 × 2,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.94x = 27,119,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119,582.74/7,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.75

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