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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.76, 11,006.64 and 2,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.76, 11,006.64 and 2,597.44 is: 3,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.76 : 11,006.64 = 2,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.76/11,006.64 = 2,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.76x = 11,006.64 × 2,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.76x = 28,589,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589,087.00/7,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.16

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