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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.91, 11,237.64 and 3,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.91, 11,237.64 and 3,108.71 is: 4,663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.91 : 11,237.64 = 3,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.91/11,237.64 = 3,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.91x = 11,237.64 × 3,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.91x = 34,934,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934,580.28/7,490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.59

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