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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.97, 11,518.82 and 7,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.97, 11,518.82 and 7,052.55 is: 10,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.97 : 11,518.82 = 7,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.97/11,518.82 = 7,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.97x = 11,518.82 × 7,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.97x = 81,237,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,237,053.99/7,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.57

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