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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.74, 11,041.53 and 4,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.74, 11,041.53 and 4,095.46 is: 6,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.74 : 11,041.53 = 4,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.74/11,041.53 = 4,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.74x = 11,041.53 × 4,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.74x = 45,220,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220,144.45/7,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.61

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