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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.76, 11,380.12 and 2,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.76, 11,380.12 and 2,966.52 is: 4,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.76 : 11,380.12 = 2,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.76/11,380.12 = 2,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.76x = 11,380.12 × 2,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.76x = 33,759,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759,353.58/7,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.77

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