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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.52, 11,496.42 and 3,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.52, 11,496.42 and 3,278.70 is: 4,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.52 : 11,496.42 = 3,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.52/11,496.42 = 3,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.52x = 11,496.42 × 3,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.52x = 37,693,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,693,312.25/7,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.05

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