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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.56, 11,033.20 and 2,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.56, 11,033.20 and 2,424.40 is: 3,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.56 : 11,033.20 = 2,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.56/11,033.20 = 2,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.56x = 11,033.20 × 2,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.56x = 26,748,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,890.08/7,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.05

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