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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.98, 10,967.33 and 2,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.98, 10,967.33 and 2,629.96 is: 3,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.98 : 10,967.33 = 2,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.98/10,967.33 = 2,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.98x = 10,967.33 × 2,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.98x = 28,843,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,639.21/7,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.79

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