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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.63, 11,376.23 and 6,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.63, 11,376.23 and 6,028.36 is: 9,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.63 : 11,376.23 = 6,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.63/11,376.23 = 6,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.63x = 11,376.23 × 6,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.63x = 68,579,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,579,951.30/7,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.75

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