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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.88, 10,997.40 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.88, 10,997.40 and 2,651.24 is: 3,977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.88 : 10,997.40 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.88/10,997.40 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.88x = 10,997.40 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.88x = 29,156,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156,746.78/7,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.25

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