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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.58, 10,899.90 and 2,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.58, 10,899.90 and 2,336.48 is: 3,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.58 : 10,899.90 = 2,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.58/10,899.90 = 2,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.58x = 10,899.90 × 2,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.58x = 25,467,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467,398.35/7,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.73

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