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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.88, 11,020.26 and 2,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.88, 11,020.26 and 2,961.24 is: 4,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.88 : 11,020.26 = 2,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.88/11,020.26 = 2,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.88x = 11,020.26 × 2,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.88x = 32,633,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,634.72/7,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.84

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