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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.14, 11,496.53 and 2,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.14, 11,496.53 and 2,983.30 is: 4,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.14 : 11,496.53 = 2,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.14/11,496.53 = 2,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.14x = 11,496.53 × 2,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.14x = 34,297,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,576.67/7,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.66

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