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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.02, 10,875.71 and 2,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.02, 10,875.71 and 2,320.82 is: 3,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.02 : 10,875.71 = 2,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.02/10,875.71 = 2,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.02x = 10,875.71 × 2,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.02x = 25,240,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,499.30/7,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.52

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