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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.53, 11,189.43 and 2,264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.53, 11,189.43 and 2,264.81 is: 3,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.53 : 11,189.43 = 2,264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.53/11,189.43 = 2,264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.53x = 11,189.43 × 2,264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.53x = 25,341,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341,932.96/7,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.71

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