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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.87, 10,949.96 and 2,369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.87, 10,949.96 and 2,369.49 is: 3,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.87 : 10,949.96 = 2,369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.87/10,949.96 = 2,369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.87x = 10,949.96 × 2,369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.87x = 25,945,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,820.72/7,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.29

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