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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299, 10,950.14 and 2,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299, 10,950.14 and 2,104.48 is: 3,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299 : 10,950.14 = 2,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299/10,950.14 = 2,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299x = 10,950.14 × 2,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299x = 23,044,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,350.63/7,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.19

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