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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,683.63, 11,518.97 and 3,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,683.63, 11,518.97 and 3,064.11 is: 4,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,683.63 : 11,518.97 = 3,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,683.63/11,518.97 = 3,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,683.63x = 11,518.97 × 3,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,683.63x = 35,295,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,375.85/7,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.58

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