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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.52, 11,640.72 and 2,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.52, 11,640.72 and 2,569.04 is: 3,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.52 : 11,640.72 = 2,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.52/11,640.72 = 2,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.52x = 11,640.72 × 2,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.52x = 29,905,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905,475.31/7,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.04

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