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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.03, 11,584.59 and 3,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.03, 11,584.59 and 3,560.29 is: 5,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.03 : 11,584.59 = 3,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.03/11,584.59 = 3,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.03x = 11,584.59 × 3,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.03x = 41,244,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,499.93/7,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.31

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