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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.60, 10,949.24 and 2,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.60, 10,949.24 and 2,369.52 is: 3,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.60 : 10,949.24 = 2,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.60/10,949.24 = 2,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.60x = 10,949.24 × 2,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.60x = 25,944,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,443.16/7,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.23

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