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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368, 11,052.54 and 2,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368, 11,052.54 and 2,751 is: 4,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368 : 11,052.54 = 2,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368/11,052.54 = 2,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368x = 11,052.54 × 2,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368x = 30,405,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405,537.54/7,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.70

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