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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.23, 11,353.68 and 2,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.23, 11,353.68 and 2,892.24 is: 4,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.23 : 11,353.68 = 2,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.23/11,353.68 = 2,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.23x = 11,353.68 × 2,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.23x = 32,837,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,567.44/7,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.01

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