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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.87, 11,867.28 and 2,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.87, 11,867.28 and 2,363.44 is: 3,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.87 : 11,867.28 = 2,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.87/11,867.28 = 2,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.87x = 11,867.28 × 2,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.87x = 28,047,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,554.59/7,909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.89

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