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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.26, 10,911.17 and 2,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.26, 10,911.17 and 2,009.59 is: 3,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.26 : 10,911.17 = 2,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.26/10,911.17 = 2,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.26x = 10,911.17 × 2,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.26x = 21,926,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,935.41/7,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.32

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