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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.04, 11,046.23 and 2,680.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.04, 11,046.23 and 2,680.59 is: 4,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.04 : 11,046.23 = 2,680.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.04/11,046.23 = 2,680.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.04x = 11,046.23 × 2,680.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.04x = 29,610,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,413.68/7,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.59

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