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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.75, 10,994.97 and 2,400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.75, 10,994.97 and 2,400.28 is: 3,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.75 : 10,994.97 = 2,400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.75/10,994.97 = 2,400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.75x = 10,994.97 × 2,400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.75x = 26,391,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,006.59/7,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.04

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