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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.77, 11,033.44 and 3,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.77, 11,033.44 and 3,196.64 is: 4,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.77 : 11,033.44 = 3,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.77/11,033.44 = 3,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.77x = 11,033.44 × 3,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.77x = 35,269,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,935.64/7,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.26

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