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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.98, 11,310.87 and 3,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.98, 11,310.87 and 3,325.94 is: 4,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.98 : 11,310.87 = 3,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.98/11,310.87 = 3,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.98x = 11,310.87 × 3,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.98x = 37,619,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619,201.78/7,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.35

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