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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.03, 11,197.71 and 2,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.03, 11,197.71 and 2,270.31 is: 3,405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.03 : 11,197.71 = 2,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.03/11,197.71 = 2,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.03x = 11,197.71 × 2,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.03x = 25,422,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422,272.99/7,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.97

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