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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.78, 11,097.36 and 2,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.78, 11,097.36 and 2,204.28 is: 3,306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.78 : 11,097.36 = 2,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.78/11,097.36 = 2,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.78x = 11,097.36 × 2,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.78x = 24,461,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,688.70/7,398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.18

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