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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.04, 11,391.72 and 2,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.04, 11,391.72 and 2,663.20 is: 3,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.04 : 11,391.72 = 2,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.04/11,391.72 = 2,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.04x = 11,391.72 × 2,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.04x = 30,338,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338,428.70/7,593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.56

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