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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.91, 11,383.64 and 3,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.91, 11,383.64 and 3,208.71 is: 4,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.91 : 11,383.64 = 3,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.91/11,383.64 = 3,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.91x = 11,383.64 × 3,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.91x = 36,526,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,526,783.46/7,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.91

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