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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.96, 11,338.20 and 2,629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.96, 11,338.20 and 2,629.55 is: 3,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.96 : 11,338.20 = 2,629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.96/11,338.20 = 2,629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.96x = 11,338.20 × 2,629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.96x = 29,814,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814,307.12/7,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.63

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