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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.16, 11,351.76 and 2,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.16, 11,351.76 and 2,890.16 is: 4,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.16 : 11,351.76 = 2,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.16/11,351.76 = 2,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.16x = 11,351.76 × 2,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.16x = 32,808,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808,402.68/7,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.19

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