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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.76, 11,355.80 and 2,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.76, 11,355.80 and 2,374.44 is: 3,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.76 : 11,355.80 = 2,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.76/11,355.80 = 2,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.76x = 11,355.80 × 2,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.76x = 26,963,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,665.75/7,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.02

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