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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.22, 11,003.94 and 2,405.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.22, 11,003.94 and 2,405.21 is: 3,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.22 : 11,003.94 = 2,405.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.22/11,003.94 = 2,405.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.22x = 11,003.94 × 2,405.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.22x = 26,466,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,466,731.51/7,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.68

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