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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.61, 10,351.80 and 5,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.61, 10,351.80 and 5,913.33 is: 8,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.61 : 10,351.80 = 5,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.61/10,351.80 = 5,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.61x = 10,351.80 × 5,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.61x = 61,213,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,599.79/7,509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.37

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