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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.68, 10,990.51 and 2,944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.68, 10,990.51 and 2,944.13 is: 4,416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.68 : 10,990.51 = 2,944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.68/10,990.51 = 2,944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.68x = 10,990.51 × 2,944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.68x = 32,357,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,427.89/7,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.39

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