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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.82, 11,041.72 and 4,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.82, 11,041.72 and 4,442.45 is: 6,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.82 : 11,041.72 = 4,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.82/11,041.72 = 4,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.82x = 11,041.72 × 4,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.82x = 49,052,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052,222.70/7,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.34

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