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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,691.31, 11,534.69 and 3,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,691.31, 11,534.69 and 3,307.73 is: 4,960.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,691.31 : 11,534.69 = 3,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,691.31/11,534.69 = 3,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,691.31x = 11,534.69 × 3,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,691.31x = 38,153,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,565.94/7,691.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.61

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