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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.69, 10,899.41 and 2,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.69, 10,899.41 and 2,335.01 is: 3,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.69 : 10,899.41 = 2,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.69/10,899.41 = 2,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.69x = 10,899.41 × 2,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.69x = 25,450,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,165.17/7,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.31

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