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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.91, 11,437.12 and 3,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.91, 11,437.12 and 3,239.14 is: 4,854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.91 : 11,437.12 = 3,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.91/11,437.12 = 3,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.91x = 11,437.12 × 3,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.91x = 37,046,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,416.68/7,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.79

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