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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.05, 11,062.71 and 2,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.05, 11,062.71 and 2,180.88 is: 3,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.05 : 11,062.71 = 2,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.05/11,062.71 = 2,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.05x = 11,062.71 × 2,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.05x = 24,126,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,442.98/7,375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.36

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