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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.38, 10,949.44 and 2,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.38, 10,949.44 and 2,369.42 is: 3,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.38 : 10,949.44 = 2,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.38/10,949.44 = 2,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.38x = 10,949.44 × 2,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.38x = 25,943,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943,822.12/7,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.25

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