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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.63, 11,356.36 and 2,891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.63, 11,356.36 and 2,891.01 is: 4,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.63 : 11,356.36 = 2,891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.63/11,356.36 = 2,891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.63x = 11,356.36 × 2,891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.63x = 32,831,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831,350.32/7,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.67

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