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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.00, 11,005.89 and 2,408.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.00, 11,005.89 and 2,408.31 is: 3,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.00 : 11,005.89 = 2,408.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.00/11,005.89 = 2,408.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.00x = 11,005.89 × 2,408.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.00x = 26,505,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505,594.95/7,340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.12

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