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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.72, 11,315.64 and 2,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.72, 11,315.64 and 2,927.12 is: 4,390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.72 : 11,315.64 = 2,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.72/11,315.64 = 2,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.72x = 11,315.64 × 2,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.72x = 33,122,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,236.16/7,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.12

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