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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.82, 11,265.83 and 2,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.82, 11,265.83 and 2,245.82 is: 3,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.82 : 11,265.83 = 2,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.82/11,265.83 = 2,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.82x = 11,265.83 × 2,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.82x = 25,301,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,015.10/7,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.61

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