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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.53, 10,950.83 and 2,368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.53, 10,950.83 and 2,368.78 is: 3,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.53 : 10,950.83 = 2,368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.53/10,950.83 = 2,368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.53x = 10,950.83 × 2,368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.53x = 25,940,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,067.87/7,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.67

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