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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.45, 11,005.79 and 5,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.45, 11,005.79 and 5,694.91 is: 8,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.45 : 11,005.79 = 5,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.45/11,005.79 = 5,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.45x = 11,005.79 × 5,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.45x = 62,676,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,927.54/7,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.59

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