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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.15, 10,948.32 and 3,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.15, 10,948.32 and 3,406.29 is: 5,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.15 : 10,948.32 = 3,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.15/10,948.32 = 3,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.15x = 10,948.32 × 3,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.15x = 37,293,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293,152.93/7,299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.25

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