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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.55, 10,950.94 and 2,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.55, 10,950.94 and 2,105.42 is: 3,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.55 : 10,950.94 = 2,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.55/10,950.94 = 2,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.55x = 10,950.94 × 2,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.55x = 23,056,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056,328.09/7,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.60

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