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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.03, 11,322.10 and 2,284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.03, 11,322.10 and 2,284.45 is: 3,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.03 : 11,322.10 = 2,284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.03/11,322.10 = 2,284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.03x = 11,322.10 × 2,284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.03x = 25,864,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864,771.35/7,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.33

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