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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.93, 11,348.97 and 2,301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.93, 11,348.97 and 2,301.79 is: 3,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.93 : 11,348.97 = 2,301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.93/11,348.97 = 2,301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.93x = 11,348.97 × 2,301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.93x = 26,122,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,945.66/7,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.71

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