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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.81, 10,944.32 and 2,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.81, 10,944.32 and 2,913.93 is: 4,368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.81 : 10,944.32 = 2,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.81/10,944.32 = 2,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.81x = 10,944.32 × 2,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.81x = 31,890,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890,967.81/7,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.74

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