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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.22, 11,040.98 and 2,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.22, 11,040.98 and 2,430.94 is: 3,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.22 : 11,040.98 = 2,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.22/11,040.98 = 2,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.22x = 11,040.98 × 2,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.22x = 26,839,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839,904.72/7,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.63

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