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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.97, 11,000.59 and 2,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.97, 11,000.59 and 2,402.96 is: 3,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.97 : 11,000.59 = 2,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.97/11,000.59 = 2,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.97x = 11,000.59 × 2,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.97x = 26,433,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,916.74/7,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.31

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