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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.53, 11,496.20 and 2,733.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.53, 11,496.20 and 2,733.87 is: 4,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.53 : 11,496.20 = 2,733.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.53/11,496.20 = 2,733.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.53x = 11,496.20 × 2,733.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.53x = 31,429,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429,102.62/7,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.13

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