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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.54, 11,045.46 and 2,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.54, 11,045.46 and 2,981.04 is: 4,471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.54 : 11,045.46 = 2,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.54/11,045.46 = 2,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.54x = 11,045.46 × 2,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.54x = 32,926,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926,927.84/7,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.62

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