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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.21, 10,996.22 and 2,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.21, 10,996.22 and 2,398.52 is: 3,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.21 : 10,996.22 = 2,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.21/10,996.22 = 2,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.21x = 10,996.22 × 2,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.21x = 26,374,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,653.59/7,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.08

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