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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,116.93, 10,676.00 and 2,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,116.93, 10,676.00 and 2,436.75 is: 3,655.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,116.93 : 10,676.00 = 2,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,116.93/10,676.00 = 2,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,116.93x = 10,676.00 × 2,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,116.93x = 26,014,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,749.09/7,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.33

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