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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.73, 11,347.26 and 3,672.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.73, 11,347.26 and 3,672.01 is: 5,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.73 : 11,347.26 = 3,672.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.73/11,347.26 = 3,672.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.73x = 11,347.26 × 3,672.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.73x = 41,667,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,252.19/7,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.46

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