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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.88, 10,994.94 and 2,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.88, 10,994.94 and 2,398.82 is: 3,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.88 : 10,994.94 = 2,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.88/10,994.94 = 2,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.88x = 10,994.94 × 2,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.88x = 26,374,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,827.00/7,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.75

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