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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.76, 11,054.34 and 2,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.76, 11,054.34 and 2,985.66 is: 4,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.76 : 11,054.34 = 2,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.76/11,054.34 = 2,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.76x = 11,054.34 × 2,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.76x = 33,004,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,500.76/7,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.58

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