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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.41, 11,048.40 and 2,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.41, 11,048.40 and 2,171.07 is: 3,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.41 : 11,048.40 = 2,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.41/11,048.40 = 2,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.41x = 11,048.40 × 2,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.41x = 23,986,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,849.79/7,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.25

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