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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.02, 11,392.74 and 2,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.02, 11,392.74 and 2,402.34 is: 3,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.02 : 11,392.74 = 2,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.02/11,392.74 = 2,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.02x = 11,392.74 × 2,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.02x = 27,369,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,235.01/7,600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.21

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