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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.82, 11,191.93 and 2,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.82, 11,191.93 and 2,195.83 is: 3,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.82 : 11,191.93 = 2,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.82/11,191.93 = 2,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.82x = 11,191.93 × 2,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.82x = 24,575,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575,595.26/7,460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.95

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