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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.76, 11,270.89 and 2,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.76, 11,270.89 and 2,583.29 is: 3,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.76 : 11,270.89 = 2,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.76/11,270.89 = 2,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.76x = 11,270.89 × 2,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.76x = 29,115,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,115,921.07/7,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.02

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