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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.55, 11,437.77 and 2,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.55, 11,437.77 and 2,694.86 is: 4,041.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.55 : 11,437.77 = 2,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.55/11,437.77 = 2,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.55x = 11,437.77 × 2,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.55x = 30,823,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,217.46/7,626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.57

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