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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.03, 11,514.71 and 2,482.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.03, 11,514.71 and 2,482.39 is: 3,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.03 : 11,514.71 = 2,482.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.03/11,514.71 = 2,482.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.03x = 11,514.71 × 2,482.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.03x = 28,584,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,000.96/7,675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.29

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