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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.94, 11,267.17 and 2,579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.94, 11,267.17 and 2,579.93 is: 3,870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.94 : 11,267.17 = 2,579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.94/11,267.17 = 2,579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.94x = 11,267.17 × 2,579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.94x = 29,068,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,068,552.74/7,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.16

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