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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.06, 11,164.95 and 2,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.06, 11,164.95 and 2,248.98 is: 3,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.06 : 11,164.95 = 2,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.06/11,164.95 = 2,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.06x = 11,164.95 × 2,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.06x = 25,109,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109,749.25/7,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.58

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