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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.92, 11,253.34 and 1,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.92, 11,253.34 and 1,955.82 is: 2,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.92 : 11,253.34 = 1,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.92/11,253.34 = 1,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.92x = 11,253.34 × 1,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.92x = 22,009,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,507.44/7,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.46

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