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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.74, 11,351.68 and 2,637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.74, 11,351.68 and 2,637.41 is: 3,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.74 : 11,351.68 = 2,637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.74/11,351.68 = 2,637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.74x = 11,351.68 × 2,637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.74x = 29,938,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,938,971.00/7,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.13

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