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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529, 11,293.77 and 2,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529, 11,293.77 and 2,334.74 is: 3,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529 : 11,293.77 = 2,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529/11,293.77 = 2,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529x = 11,293.77 × 2,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529x = 26,368,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,016.57/7,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.19

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