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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,334.91, 11,005.11 and 2,953.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,334.91, 11,005.11 and 2,953.62 is: 4,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,334.91 : 11,005.11 = 2,953.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,334.91/11,005.11 = 2,953.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,334.91x = 11,005.11 × 2,953.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,334.91x = 32,504,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,913.00/7,334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.54

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