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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.54, 11,351.34 and 2,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.54, 11,351.34 and 2,637.17 is: 3,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.54 : 11,351.34 = 2,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.54/11,351.34 = 2,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.54x = 11,351.34 × 2,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.54x = 29,935,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,399.12/7,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.76

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