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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392, 11,089.44 and 3,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392, 11,089.44 and 3,288 is: 4,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392 : 11,089.44 = 3,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392/11,089.44 = 3,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392x = 11,089.44 × 3,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392x = 36,462,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462,078.72/7,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.64

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