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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.84, 11,007.10 and 2,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.84, 11,007.10 and 2,340.73 is: 3,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.84 : 11,007.10 = 2,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.84/11,007.10 = 2,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.84x = 11,007.10 × 2,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.84x = 25,764,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,665.87/7,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.21

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