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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.92, 11,338.37 and 2,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.92, 11,338.37 and 2,012.27 is: 3,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.92 : 11,338.37 = 2,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.92/11,338.37 = 2,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.92x = 11,338.37 × 2,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.92x = 22,815,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,795.05/7,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.39

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