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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.04, 11,062.70 and 2,180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.04, 11,062.70 and 2,180.91 is: 3,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.04 : 11,062.70 = 2,180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.04/11,062.70 = 2,180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.04x = 11,062.70 × 2,180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.04x = 24,126,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,742.15/7,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.41

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