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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.99, 11,017.49 and 2,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.99, 11,017.49 and 2,725.47 is: 4,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.99 : 11,017.49 = 2,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.99/11,017.49 = 2,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.99x = 11,017.49 × 2,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.99x = 30,027,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,824.84/7,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.21

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