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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.84, 10,948.80 and 2,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.84, 10,948.80 and 2,106.24 is: 3,159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.84 : 10,948.80 = 2,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.84/10,948.80 = 2,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.84x = 10,948.80 × 2,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.84x = 23,060,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060,800.51/7,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.08

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