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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.66, 11,371.36 and 3,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.66, 11,371.36 and 3,679.94 is: 5,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.66 : 11,371.36 = 3,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.66/11,371.36 = 3,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.66x = 11,371.36 × 3,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.66x = 41,845,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845,922.52/7,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.28

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