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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.21, 10,994.72 and 2,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.21, 10,994.72 and 2,397.52 is: 3,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.21 : 10,994.72 = 2,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.21/10,994.72 = 2,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.21x = 10,994.72 × 2,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.21x = 26,360,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360,061.09/7,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.58

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