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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.36, 11,495.55 and 2,983.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.36, 11,495.55 and 2,983.07 is: 4,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.36 : 11,495.55 = 2,983.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.36/11,495.55 = 2,983.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.36x = 11,495.55 × 2,983.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.36x = 34,292,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,030.34/7,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.80

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