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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.96, 11,032.77 and 2,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.96, 11,032.77 and 2,159.84 is: 3,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.96 : 11,032.77 = 2,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.96/11,032.77 = 2,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.96x = 11,032.77 × 2,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.96x = 23,828,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,962.79/7,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.29

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