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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,404.96, 11,105.28 and 2,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,404.96, 11,105.28 and 2,406.24 is: 3,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,404.96 : 11,105.28 = 2,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,404.96/11,105.28 = 2,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,404.96x = 11,105.28 × 2,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,404.96x = 26,721,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721,968.95/7,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.66

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