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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.55, 11,046.83 and 2,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.55, 11,046.83 and 2,169.21 is: 3,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.55 : 11,046.83 = 2,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.55/11,046.83 = 2,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.55x = 11,046.83 × 2,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.55x = 23,962,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962,894.10/7,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.82

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