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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.76, 11,428.61 and 2,352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.76, 11,428.61 and 2,352.66 is: 3,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.76 : 11,428.61 = 2,352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.76/11,428.61 = 2,352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.76x = 11,428.61 × 2,352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.76x = 26,887,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887,633.60/7,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.60

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