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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.63, 11,059.59 and 2,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.63, 11,059.59 and 2,695.24 is: 4,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.63 : 11,059.59 = 2,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.63/11,059.59 = 2,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.63x = 11,059.59 × 2,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.63x = 29,808,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,249.35/7,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.26

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