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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.62, 11,220.96 and 1,933.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.62, 11,220.96 and 1,933.57 is: 2,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.62 : 11,220.96 = 1,933.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.62/11,220.96 = 1,933.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.62x = 11,220.96 × 1,933.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.62x = 21,696,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696,532.90/7,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.37

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