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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.04, 11,339.76 and 2,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.04, 11,339.76 and 2,627.48 is: 3,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.04 : 11,339.76 = 2,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.04/11,339.76 = 2,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.04x = 11,339.76 × 2,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.04x = 29,794,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794,992.60/7,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.16

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