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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.99, 11,357.89 and 6,325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.99, 11,357.89 and 6,325.53 is: 9,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.99 : 11,357.89 = 6,325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.99/11,357.89 = 6,325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.99x = 11,357.89 × 6,325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.99x = 71,844,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,844,615.53/7,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.48

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