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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.55, 11,053.38 and 2,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.55, 11,053.38 and 2,929.03 is: 4,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.55 : 11,053.38 = 2,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.55/11,053.38 = 2,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.55x = 11,053.38 × 2,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.55x = 32,375,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375,703.70/7,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.98

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