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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,625.97, 11,434.43 and 2,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,625.97, 11,434.43 and 2,359.42 is: 3,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,625.97 : 11,434.43 = 2,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,625.97/11,434.43 = 2,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,625.97x = 11,434.43 × 2,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,625.97x = 26,978,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978,591.30/7,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.73

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