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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.78, 11,011.41 and 2,964.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.78, 11,011.41 and 2,964.78 is: 4,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.78 : 11,011.41 = 2,964.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.78/11,011.41 = 2,964.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.78x = 11,011.41 × 2,964.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.78x = 32,646,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,646,353.08/7,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.47

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