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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.48, 11,063.28 and 2,696.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.48, 11,063.28 and 2,696.43 is: 4,043.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.48 : 11,063.28 = 2,696.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.48/11,063.28 = 2,696.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.48x = 11,063.28 × 2,696.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.48x = 29,831,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,360.09/7,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.57

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