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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.76, 11,053.68 and 3,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.76, 11,053.68 and 3,667.24 is: 5,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.76 : 11,053.68 = 3,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.76/11,053.68 = 3,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.76x = 11,053.68 × 3,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.76x = 40,536,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,536,497.44/7,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.13

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