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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.96, 11,036.34 and 3,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.96, 11,036.34 and 3,664.30 is: 5,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.96 : 11,036.34 = 3,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.96/11,036.34 = 3,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.96x = 11,036.34 × 3,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.96x = 40,440,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440,460.66/7,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.66

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