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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.62, 11,018.84 and 2,416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.62, 11,018.84 and 2,416.94 is: 3,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.62 : 11,018.84 = 2,416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.62/11,018.84 = 2,416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.62x = 11,018.84 × 2,416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.62x = 26,631,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,849.29/7,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.06

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