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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.68, 11,016.60 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.68, 11,016.60 and 2,966.76 is: 4,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.68 : 11,016.60 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.68/11,016.60 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.68x = 11,016.60 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.68x = 32,683,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,608.22/7,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.73

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