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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.29, 11,059.39 and 2,443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.29, 11,059.39 and 2,443.97 is: 3,665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.29 : 11,059.39 = 2,443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.29/11,059.39 = 2,443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.29x = 11,059.39 × 2,443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.29x = 27,028,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,834.33/7,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.28

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