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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.04, 11,497.61 and 2,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.04, 11,497.61 and 2,400.25 is: 3,599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.04 : 11,497.61 = 2,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.04/11,497.61 = 2,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.04x = 11,497.61 × 2,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.04x = 27,597,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597,126.40/7,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.92

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