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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,378.02, 11,068.89 and 2,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,378.02, 11,068.89 and 2,113.48 is: 3,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,378.02 : 11,068.89 = 2,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,378.02/11,068.89 = 2,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,378.02x = 11,068.89 × 2,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,378.02x = 23,393,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,877.64/7,378.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.75

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