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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.03, 11,134.54 and 1,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.03, 11,134.54 and 1,876.39 is: 2,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.03 : 11,134.54 = 1,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.03/11,134.54 = 1,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.03x = 11,134.54 × 1,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.03x = 20,892,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892,683.84/7,423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.58

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