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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.62, 11,192.34 and 2,533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.62, 11,192.34 and 2,533.88 is: 3,799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.62 : 11,192.34 = 2,533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.62/11,192.34 = 2,533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.62x = 11,192.34 × 2,533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.62x = 28,360,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360,046.48/7,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.26

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