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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.63, 11,050.26 and 2,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.63, 11,050.26 and 2,687.26 is: 4,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.63 : 11,050.26 = 2,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.63/11,050.26 = 2,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.63x = 11,050.26 × 2,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.63x = 29,694,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,694,921.69/7,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.91

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