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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.59, 11,801.35 and 2,024.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.59, 11,801.35 and 2,024.16 is: 3,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.59 : 11,801.35 = 2,024.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.59/11,801.35 = 2,024.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.59x = 11,801.35 × 2,024.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.59x = 23,887,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,887,820.62/7,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.23

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