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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.14, 11,361.80 and 2,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.14, 11,361.80 and 2,644.38 is: 3,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.14 : 11,361.80 = 2,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.14/11,361.80 = 2,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.14x = 11,361.80 × 2,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.14x = 30,044,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,923.29/7,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.25

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