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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,922.54, 11,882.24 and 2,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,922.54, 11,882.24 and 2,300.87 is: 3,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,922.54 : 11,882.24 = 2,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,922.54/11,882.24 = 2,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,922.54x = 11,882.24 × 2,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,922.54x = 27,339,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339,507.75/7,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.85

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