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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.26, 11,054.34 and 2,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.26, 11,054.34 and 2,986.80 is: 4,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.26 : 11,054.34 = 2,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.26/11,054.34 = 2,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.26x = 11,054.34 × 2,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.26x = 33,017,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017,102.71/7,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.38

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