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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.86, 11,297.02 and 2,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.86, 11,297.02 and 2,335.34 is: 3,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.86 : 11,297.02 = 2,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.86/11,297.02 = 2,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.86x = 11,297.02 × 2,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.86x = 26,382,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382,382.69/7,530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.24

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