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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.44, 11,000.68 and 2,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.44, 11,000.68 and 2,139.24 is: 3,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.44 : 11,000.68 = 2,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.44/11,000.68 = 2,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.44x = 11,000.68 × 2,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.44x = 23,533,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,094.68/7,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.01

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