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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.03, 11,252.76 and 1,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.03, 11,252.76 and 1,955.42 is: 2,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.03 : 11,252.76 = 1,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.03/11,252.76 = 1,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.03x = 11,252.76 × 1,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.03x = 22,003,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003,913.86/7,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.06

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