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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.31, 10,991.23 and 2,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.31, 10,991.23 and 2,945.28 is: 4,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.31 : 10,991.23 = 2,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.31/10,991.23 = 2,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.31x = 10,991.23 × 2,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.31x = 32,372,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,249.89/7,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.82

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