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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.61, 11,222.40 and 3,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.61, 11,222.40 and 3,094.23 is: 4,641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.61 : 11,222.40 = 3,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.61/11,222.40 = 3,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.61x = 11,222.40 × 3,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.61x = 34,724,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,686.75/7,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.34

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