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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.03, 11,034.96 and 4,240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.03, 11,034.96 and 4,240.29 is: 6,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.03 : 11,034.96 = 4,240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.03/11,034.96 = 4,240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.03x = 11,034.96 × 4,240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.03x = 46,791,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791,430.54/7,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.60

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