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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.97, 11,087.83 and 1,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.97, 11,087.83 and 1,845.25 is: 2,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.97 : 11,087.83 = 1,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.97/11,087.83 = 1,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.97x = 11,087.83 × 1,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.97x = 20,459,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,459,792.89/7,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.84

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