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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.76, 11,038.55 and 2,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.76, 11,038.55 and 2,976.26 is: 4,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.76 : 11,038.55 = 2,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.76/11,038.55 = 2,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.76x = 11,038.55 × 2,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.76x = 32,853,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853,524.75/7,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.55

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