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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.76, 11,203.86 and 3,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.76, 11,203.86 and 3,309.84 is: 4,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.76 : 11,203.86 = 3,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.76/11,203.86 = 3,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.76x = 11,203.86 × 3,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.76x = 37,082,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,082,983.98/7,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.41

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