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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.91, 11,496.69 and 2,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.91, 11,496.69 and 2,734.44 is: 4,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.91 : 11,496.69 = 2,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.91/11,496.69 = 2,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.91x = 11,496.69 × 2,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.91x = 31,437,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,009.00/7,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.42

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