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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.53, 11,049.03 and 2,436.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.53, 11,049.03 and 2,436.39 is: 3,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.53 : 11,049.03 = 2,436.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.53/11,049.03 = 2,436.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.53x = 11,049.03 × 2,436.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.53x = 26,919,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,746.20/7,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.34

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