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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.91, 11,393.06 and 2,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.91, 11,393.06 and 2,665.71 is: 3,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.91 : 11,393.06 = 2,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.91/11,393.06 = 2,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.91x = 11,393.06 × 2,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.91x = 30,370,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,580.64/7,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.28

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