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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.61, 11,845.01 and 2,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.61, 11,845.01 and 2,348.46 is: 3,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.61 : 11,845.01 = 2,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.61/11,845.01 = 2,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.61x = 11,845.01 × 2,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.61x = 27,817,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,538.06/7,895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.17

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