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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.61, 11,619.44 and 3,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.61, 11,619.44 and 3,593.59 is: 5,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.61 : 11,619.44 = 3,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.61/11,619.44 = 3,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.61x = 11,619.44 × 3,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.61x = 41,755,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,503.39/7,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.38

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