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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.26, 11,045.34 and 2,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.26, 11,045.34 and 2,980.80 is: 4,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.26 : 11,045.34 = 2,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.26/11,045.34 = 2,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.26x = 11,045.34 × 2,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.26x = 32,923,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,923,949.47/7,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.38

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