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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.58, 11,199.28 and 3,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.58, 11,199.28 and 3,306.46 is: 4,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.58 : 11,199.28 = 3,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.58/11,199.28 = 3,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.58x = 11,199.28 × 3,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.58x = 37,029,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,971.35/7,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.42

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