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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.76, 11,315.62 and 5,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.76, 11,315.62 and 5,356.82 is: 8,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.76 : 11,315.62 = 5,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.76/11,315.62 = 5,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.76x = 11,315.62 × 5,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.76x = 60,615,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,615,739.53/7,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.52

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