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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.97, 11,344.70 and 2,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.97, 11,344.70 and 2,627.92 is: 3,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.97 : 11,344.70 = 2,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.97/11,344.70 = 2,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.97x = 11,344.70 × 2,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.97x = 29,812,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,984.77/7,560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.01

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