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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.66, 11,823.06 and 2,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.66, 11,823.06 and 2,259.25 is: 3,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.66 : 11,823.06 = 2,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.66/11,823.06 = 2,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.66x = 11,823.06 × 2,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.66x = 26,711,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,218.75/7,881.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.03

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