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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.02, 11,251.74 and 3,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.02, 11,251.74 and 3,061.91 is: 4,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.02 : 11,251.74 = 3,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.02/11,251.74 = 3,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.02x = 11,251.74 × 3,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.02x = 34,451,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,831.87/7,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.28

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