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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.72, 10,948.68 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.72, 10,948.68 and 2,368.89 is: 3,553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.72 : 10,948.68 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.72/10,948.68 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.72x = 10,948.68 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.72x = 25,936,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,936,218.57/7,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.04

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