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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.91, 11,279.25 and 3,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.91, 11,279.25 and 3,819.69 is: 5,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.91 : 11,279.25 = 3,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.91/11,279.25 = 3,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.91x = 11,279.25 × 3,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.91x = 43,083,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,238.43/7,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.03

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