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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.73, 11,338.30 and 3,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.73, 11,338.30 and 3,666.01 is: 5,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.73 : 11,338.30 = 3,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.73/11,338.30 = 3,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.73x = 11,338.30 × 3,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.73x = 41,566,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566,321.18/7,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.48

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