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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.99, 10,946.56 and 2,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.99, 10,946.56 and 2,679.63 is: 4,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.99 : 10,946.56 = 2,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.99/10,946.56 = 2,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.99x = 10,946.56 × 2,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.99x = 29,332,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332,675.84/7,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.84

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