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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.73, 11,032.92 and 2,676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.73, 11,032.92 and 2,676.43 is: 4,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.73 : 11,032.92 = 2,676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.73/11,032.92 = 2,676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.73x = 11,032.92 × 2,676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.73x = 29,528,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528,838.08/7,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.22

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