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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.03, 11,321.43 and 4,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.03, 11,321.43 and 4,268.96 is: 6,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.03 : 11,321.43 = 4,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.03/11,321.43 = 4,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.03x = 11,321.43 × 4,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.03x = 48,330,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,330,675.21/7,554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.00

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