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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.55, 11,003.37 and 1,788.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.55, 11,003.37 and 1,788.94 is: 2,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.55 : 11,003.37 = 1,788.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.55/11,003.37 = 1,788.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.55x = 11,003.37 × 1,788.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.55x = 19,684,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684,368.73/7,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.42

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