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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.41, 11,210.12 and 2,546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.41, 11,210.12 and 2,546.59 is: 3,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.41 : 11,210.12 = 2,546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.41/11,210.12 = 2,546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.41x = 11,210.12 × 2,546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.41x = 28,547,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547,579.49/7,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.89

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