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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.93, 11,316.13 and 5,364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.93, 11,316.13 and 5,364.65 is: 8,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.93 : 11,316.13 = 5,364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.93/11,316.13 = 5,364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.93x = 11,316.13 × 5,364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.93x = 60,707,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,707,006.81/7,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.27

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