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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.68, 11,063.32 and 1,828.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.68, 11,063.32 and 1,828.90 is: 2,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.68 : 11,063.32 = 1,828.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.68/11,063.32 = 1,828.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.68x = 11,063.32 × 1,828.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.68x = 20,233,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,715.20/7,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.30

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