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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.92, 11,008.12 and 2,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.92, 11,008.12 and 2,955.62 is: 4,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.92 : 11,008.12 = 2,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.92/11,008.12 = 2,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.92x = 11,008.12 × 2,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.92x = 32,535,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535,819.63/7,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.53

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