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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.59, 11,352.94 and 3,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.59, 11,352.94 and 3,623.73 is: 5,432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.59 : 11,352.94 = 3,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.59/11,352.94 = 3,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.59x = 11,352.94 × 3,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.59x = 41,139,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,989.27/7,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.03

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