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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.47, 11,058.75 and 2,986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.47, 11,058.75 and 2,986.97 is: 4,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.47 : 11,058.75 = 2,986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.47/11,058.75 = 2,986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.47x = 11,058.75 × 2,986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.47x = 33,032,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,099.19/7,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.29

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