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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.62, 11,021.15 and 3,648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.62, 11,021.15 and 3,648.97 is: 5,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.62 : 11,021.15 = 3,648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.62/11,021.15 = 3,648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.62x = 11,021.15 × 3,648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.62x = 40,215,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215,845.72/7,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.06

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