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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.56, 11,048.64 and 2,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.56, 11,048.64 and 2,926.75 is: 4,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.56 : 11,048.64 = 2,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.56/11,048.64 = 2,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.56x = 11,048.64 × 2,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.56x = 32,336,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336,607.12/7,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.27

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