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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.97, 11,068.83 and 2,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.97, 11,068.83 and 2,450.28 is: 3,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.97 : 11,068.83 = 2,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.97/11,068.83 = 2,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.97x = 11,068.83 × 2,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.97x = 27,121,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,732.77/7,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.05

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