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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.04, 11,082.81 and 2,458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.04, 11,082.81 and 2,458.95 is: 3,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.04 : 11,082.81 = 2,458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.04/11,082.81 = 2,458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.04x = 11,082.81 × 2,458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.04x = 27,252,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,075.65/7,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.18

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