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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.82, 10,996.24 and 2,333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.82, 10,996.24 and 2,333.48 is: 3,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.82 : 10,996.24 = 2,333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.82/10,996.24 = 2,333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.82x = 10,996.24 × 2,333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.82x = 25,659,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,506.12/7,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.27

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