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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.03, 10,999.76 and 2,401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.03, 10,999.76 and 2,401.37 is: 3,602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.03 : 10,999.76 = 2,401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.03/10,999.76 = 2,401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.03x = 10,999.76 × 2,401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.03x = 26,414,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414,500.54/7,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.62

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