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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.53, 11,269.34 and 5,757.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.53, 11,269.34 and 5,757.13 is: 8,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.53 : 11,269.34 = 5,757.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.53/11,269.34 = 5,757.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.53x = 11,269.34 × 5,757.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.53x = 64,879,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,879,055.39/7,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.75

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