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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.05, 11,358.39 and 2,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.05, 11,358.39 and 2,376.92 is: 3,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.05 : 11,358.39 = 2,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.05/11,358.39 = 2,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.05x = 11,358.39 × 2,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.05x = 26,997,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997,984.36/7,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.95

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