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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.31, 11,016.60 and 2,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.31, 11,016.60 and 2,664.92 is: 3,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.31 : 11,016.60 = 2,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.31/11,016.60 = 2,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.31x = 11,016.60 × 2,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.31x = 29,358,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358,302.59/7,346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.33

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