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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.62, 10,949.06 and 3,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.62, 10,949.06 and 3,553.40 is: 5,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.62 : 10,949.06 = 3,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.62/10,949.06 = 3,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.62x = 10,949.06 × 3,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.62x = 38,906,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,906,389.80/7,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.73

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