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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335, 11,004.12 and 2,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335, 11,004.12 and 2,718 is: 4,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335 : 11,004.12 = 2,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335/11,004.12 = 2,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335x = 11,004.12 × 2,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335x = 29,909,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909,198.16/7,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.60

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