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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.54, 11,363.75 and 2,381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.54, 11,363.75 and 2,381.41 is: 3,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.54 : 11,363.75 = 2,381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.54/11,363.75 = 2,381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.54x = 11,363.75 × 2,381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.54x = 27,061,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,747.89/7,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.25

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