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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.74, 10,949.46 and 2,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.74, 10,949.46 and 2,369.37 is: 3,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.74 : 10,949.46 = 2,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.74/10,949.46 = 2,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.74x = 10,949.46 × 2,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.74x = 25,943,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943,363.10/7,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.01

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