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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.63, 11,098.04 and 2,468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.63, 11,098.04 and 2,468.27 is: 3,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.63 : 11,098.04 = 2,468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.63/11,098.04 = 2,468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.63x = 11,098.04 × 2,468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.63x = 27,392,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,891.36/7,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.43

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