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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.48, 11,397.42 and 2,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.48, 11,397.42 and 2,669.24 is: 4,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.48 : 11,397.42 = 2,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.48/11,397.42 = 2,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.48x = 11,397.42 × 2,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.48x = 30,422,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,449.36/7,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.75

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