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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.75, 11,266.13 and 2,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.75, 11,266.13 and 2,038.75 is: 3,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.75 : 11,266.13 = 2,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.75/11,266.13 = 2,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.75x = 11,266.13 × 2,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.75x = 22,968,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968,822.54/7,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.13

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