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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.73, 11,390.75 and 2,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.73, 11,390.75 and 2,327.76 is: 3,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.73 : 11,390.75 = 2,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.73/11,390.75 = 2,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.73x = 11,390.75 × 2,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.73x = 26,514,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514,920.58/7,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.15

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