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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.53, 11,017.15 and 2,415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.53, 11,017.15 and 2,415.85 is: 3,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.53 : 11,017.15 = 2,415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.53/11,017.15 = 2,415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.53x = 11,017.15 × 2,415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.53x = 26,615,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615,748.25/7,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.41

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