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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.02, 11,189.88 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.02, 11,189.88 and 2,264.76 is: 3,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.02 : 11,189.88 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.02/11,189.88 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.02x = 11,189.88 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.02x = 25,342,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,392.63/7,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.55

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