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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,484.61, 11,228.36 and 2,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,484.61, 11,228.36 and 2,867.25 is: 4,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,484.61 : 11,228.36 = 2,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,484.61/11,228.36 = 2,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,484.61x = 11,228.36 × 2,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,484.61x = 32,194,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,500.87/7,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.43

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