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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.44, 11,355.98 and 2,375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.44, 11,355.98 and 2,375.31 is: 3,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.44 : 11,355.98 = 2,375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.44/11,355.98 = 2,375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.44x = 11,355.98 × 2,375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.44x = 26,973,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973,972.85/7,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.54

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