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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.58, 11,253.88 and 1,955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.58, 11,253.88 and 1,955.93 is: 2,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.58 : 11,253.88 = 1,955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.58/11,253.88 = 1,955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.58x = 11,253.88 × 1,955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.58x = 22,011,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,745.24/7,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.89

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