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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.54, 11,019.80 and 2,152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.54, 11,019.80 and 2,152.41 is: 3,228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.54 : 11,019.80 = 2,152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.54/11,019.80 = 2,152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.54x = 11,019.80 × 2,152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.54x = 23,719,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719,133.10/7,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.62

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