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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.26, 10,951.97 and 2,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.26, 10,951.97 and 2,369.79 is: 3,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.26 : 10,951.97 = 2,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.26/10,951.97 = 2,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.26x = 10,951.97 × 2,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.26x = 25,953,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,857.14/7,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.20

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