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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.36, 10,926.41 and 5,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.36, 10,926.41 and 5,901.03 is: 8,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.36 : 10,926.41 = 5,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.36/10,926.41 = 5,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.36x = 10,926.41 × 5,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.36x = 64,477,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477,043.70/7,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.25

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