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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.58, 11,262.12 and 3,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.58, 11,262.12 and 3,344.76 is: 5,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.58 : 11,262.12 = 3,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.58/11,262.12 = 3,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.58x = 11,262.12 × 3,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.58x = 37,669,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,669,088.49/7,508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.81

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