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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.92, 11,033.75 and 2,424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.92, 11,033.75 and 2,424.91 is: 3,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.92 : 11,033.75 = 2,424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.92/11,033.75 = 2,424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.92x = 11,033.75 × 2,424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.92x = 26,755,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,755,849.88/7,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.81

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