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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.64, 11,112.84 and 2,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.64, 11,112.84 and 2,792.88 is: 4,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.64 : 11,112.84 = 2,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.64/11,112.84 = 2,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.64x = 11,112.84 × 2,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.64x = 31,036,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,828.58/7,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.41

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