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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.04, 11,052.99 and 2,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.04, 11,052.99 and 2,687.32 is: 4,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.04 : 11,052.99 = 2,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.04/11,052.99 = 2,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.04x = 11,052.99 × 2,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.04x = 29,702,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702,921.09/7,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.32

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