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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,434.76, 11,152.16 and 2,507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,434.76, 11,152.16 and 2,507.86 is: 3,761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,434.76 : 11,152.16 = 2,507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,434.76/11,152.16 = 2,507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,434.76x = 11,152.16 × 2,507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,434.76x = 27,968,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,012.68/7,434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.79

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