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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,584.71, 11,377.01 and 2,037.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,584.71, 11,377.01 and 2,037.58 is: 3,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,584.71 : 11,377.01 = 2,037.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,584.71/11,377.01 = 2,037.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,584.71x = 11,377.01 × 2,037.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,584.71x = 23,181,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,544.69/7,584.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.35

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