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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.06, 11,391.84 and 2,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.06, 11,391.84 and 2,664.78 is: 3,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.06 : 11,391.84 = 2,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.06/11,391.84 = 2,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.06x = 11,391.84 × 2,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.06x = 30,356,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,747.40/7,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.38

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