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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.36, 11,840.60 and 2,347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.36, 11,840.60 and 2,347.67 is: 3,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.36 : 11,840.60 = 2,347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.36/11,840.60 = 2,347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.36x = 11,840.60 × 2,347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.36x = 27,797,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797,750.46/7,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.77

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