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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,600.93, 11,400.24 and 2,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,600.93, 11,400.24 and 2,406.13 is: 3,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,600.93 : 11,400.24 = 2,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,600.93/11,400.24 = 2,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,600.93x = 11,400.24 × 2,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,600.93x = 27,430,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430,459.47/7,600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.83

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