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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.05, 11,217.18 and 3,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.05, 11,217.18 and 3,730.84 is: 5,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.05 : 11,217.18 = 3,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.05/11,217.18 = 3,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.05x = 11,217.18 × 3,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.05x = 41,849,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,501.66/7,477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.06

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