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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.74, 11,007.99 and 1,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.74, 11,007.99 and 1,792.10 is: 2,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.74 : 11,007.99 = 1,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.74/11,007.99 = 1,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.74x = 11,007.99 × 1,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.74x = 19,727,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727,363.84/7,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.12

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