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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.44, 11,041.12 and 2,679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.44, 11,041.12 and 2,679.89 is: 4,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.44 : 11,041.12 = 2,679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.44/11,041.12 = 2,679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.44x = 11,041.12 × 2,679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.44x = 29,588,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,973.68/7,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.55

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