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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.82, 11,401.88 and 2,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.82, 11,401.88 and 2,670.03 is: 4,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.82 : 11,401.88 = 2,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.82/11,401.88 = 2,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.82x = 11,401.88 × 2,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.82x = 30,443,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,361.66/7,600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.27

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