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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.76, 11,107.35 and 3,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.76, 11,107.35 and 3,021.78 is: 4,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.76 : 11,107.35 = 3,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.76/11,107.35 = 3,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.76x = 11,107.35 × 3,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.76x = 33,563,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,968.08/7,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.53

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