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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.03, 11,154.20 and 2,240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.03, 11,154.20 and 2,240.53 is: 3,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.03 : 11,154.20 = 2,240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.03/11,154.20 = 2,240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.03x = 11,154.20 × 2,240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.03x = 24,991,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991,308.52/7,435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.29

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