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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.76, 11,445.92 and 3,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.76, 11,445.92 and 3,415.44 is: 5,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.76 : 11,445.92 = 3,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.76/11,445.92 = 3,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.76x = 11,445.92 × 3,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.76x = 39,092,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,092,853.00/7,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.39

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