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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.60, 11,433.84 and 2,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.60, 11,433.84 and 2,941.72 is: 4,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.60 : 11,433.84 = 2,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.60/11,433.84 = 2,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.60x = 11,433.84 × 2,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.60x = 33,635,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635,155.80/7,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.82

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