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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.46, 11,337.45 and 2,629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.46, 11,337.45 and 2,629.05 is: 3,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.46 : 11,337.45 = 2,629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.46/11,337.45 = 2,629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.46x = 11,337.45 × 2,629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.46x = 29,806,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806,722.92/7,563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.88

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