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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.77, 11,000.56 and 1,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.77, 11,000.56 and 1,787.13 is: 2,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.77 : 11,000.56 = 1,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.77/11,000.56 = 1,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.77x = 11,000.56 × 1,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.77x = 19,659,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,430.79/7,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.67

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