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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.31, 11,268.41 and 3,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.31, 11,268.41 and 3,069.03 is: 4,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.31 : 11,268.41 = 3,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.31/11,268.41 = 3,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.31x = 11,268.41 × 3,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.31x = 34,583,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,088.34/7,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.53

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