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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.23, 11,413.78 and 2,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.23, 11,413.78 and 2,063.12 is: 3,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.23 : 11,413.78 = 2,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.23/11,413.78 = 2,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.23x = 11,413.78 × 2,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.23x = 23,547,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,935.57/7,609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.65

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