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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.06, 11,035.80 and 2,426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.06, 11,035.80 and 2,426.10 is: 3,639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.06 : 11,035.80 = 2,426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.06/11,035.80 = 2,426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.06x = 11,035.80 × 2,426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.06x = 26,773,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,954.38/7,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.71

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