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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.54, 11,388.36 and 2,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.54, 11,388.36 and 2,914.79 is: 4,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.54 : 11,388.36 = 2,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.54/11,388.36 = 2,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.54x = 11,388.36 × 2,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.54x = 33,194,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,677.84/7,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.01

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