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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.78, 11,023.80 and 2,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.78, 11,023.80 and 2,419.28 is: 3,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.78 : 11,023.80 = 2,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.78/11,023.80 = 2,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.78x = 11,023.80 × 2,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.78x = 26,669,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669,603.75/7,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.13

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