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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.74, 11,045.67 and 2,098.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.74, 11,045.67 and 2,098.81 is: 3,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.74 : 11,045.67 = 2,098.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.74/11,045.67 = 2,098.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.74x = 11,045.67 × 2,098.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.74x = 23,182,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,768.59/7,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.23

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