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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.21, 11,070.90 and 2,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.21, 11,070.90 and 2,450.52 is: 3,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.21 : 11,070.90 = 2,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.21/11,070.90 = 2,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.21x = 11,070.90 × 2,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.21x = 27,129,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,461.87/7,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.98

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