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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.61, 10,993.35 and 2,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.61, 10,993.35 and 2,399.45 is: 3,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.61 : 10,993.35 = 2,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.61/10,993.35 = 2,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.61x = 10,993.35 × 2,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.61x = 26,377,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,947.69/7,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.82

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