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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.28, 11,502.81 and 2,123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.28, 11,502.81 and 2,123.01 is: 3,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.28 : 11,502.81 = 2,123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.28/11,502.81 = 2,123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.28x = 11,502.81 × 2,123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.28x = 24,420,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,580.66/7,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.21

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