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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.24, 11,002.10 and 3,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.24, 11,002.10 and 3,440.52 is: 5,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.24 : 11,002.10 = 3,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.24/11,002.10 = 3,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.24x = 11,002.10 × 3,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.24x = 37,852,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852,927.89/7,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.31

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