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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.36, 10,948.59 and 2,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.36, 10,948.59 and 2,913.66 is: 4,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.36 : 10,948.59 = 2,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.36/10,948.59 = 2,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.36x = 10,948.59 × 2,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.36x = 31,900,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,900,468.74/7,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.31

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