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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.82, 11,520.56 and 2,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.82, 11,520.56 and 2,133.83 is: 3,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.82 : 11,520.56 = 2,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.82/11,520.56 = 2,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.82x = 11,520.56 × 2,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.82x = 24,582,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582,950.68/7,681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.15

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