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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.97, 11,353.46 and 2,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.97, 11,353.46 and 2,375.25 is: 3,562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.97 : 11,353.46 = 2,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.97/11,353.46 = 2,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.97x = 11,353.46 × 2,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.97x = 26,967,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967,305.87/7,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.88

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