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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.91, 11,007.51 and 2,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.91, 11,007.51 and 2,072.98 is: 3,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.91 : 11,007.51 = 2,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.91/11,007.51 = 2,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.91x = 11,007.51 × 2,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.91x = 22,818,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,282.68/7,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.64

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