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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.73, 11,034.69 and 2,425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.73, 11,034.69 and 2,425.89 is: 3,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.73 : 11,034.69 = 2,425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.73/11,034.69 = 2,425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.73x = 11,034.69 × 2,425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.73x = 26,768,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,944.12/7,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.20

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