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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.02, 10,899.57 and 2,337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.02, 10,899.57 and 2,337.98 is: 3,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.02 : 10,899.57 = 2,337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.02/10,899.57 = 2,337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.02x = 10,899.57 × 2,337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.02x = 25,482,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,482,976.67/7,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.14

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