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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.76, 11,222.68 and 3,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.76, 11,222.68 and 3,096.84 is: 4,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.76 : 11,222.68 = 3,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.76/11,222.68 = 3,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.76x = 11,222.68 × 3,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.76x = 34,754,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,754,844.33/7,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.28

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