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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.91, 11,397.26 and 2,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.91, 11,397.26 and 2,403.38 is: 3,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.91 : 11,397.26 = 2,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.91/11,397.26 = 2,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.91x = 11,397.26 × 2,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.91x = 27,391,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391,895.76/7,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.19

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