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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.08, 11,035.64 and 2,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.08, 11,035.64 and 2,426.02 is: 3,639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.08 : 11,035.64 = 2,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.08/11,035.64 = 2,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.08x = 11,035.64 × 2,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.08x = 26,772,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,683.35/7,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.53

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