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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.92, 11,013.46 and 3,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.92, 11,013.46 and 3,444.60 is: 5,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.92 : 11,013.46 = 3,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.92/11,013.46 = 3,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.92x = 11,013.46 × 3,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.92x = 37,936,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,964.32/7,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.25

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