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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.63, 10,995.99 and 2,398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.63, 10,995.99 and 2,398.89 is: 3,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.63 : 10,995.99 = 2,398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.63/10,995.99 = 2,398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.63x = 10,995.99 × 2,398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.63x = 26,378,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378,170.45/7,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.84

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