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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.94, 10,999.59 and 2,653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.94, 10,999.59 and 2,653.39 is: 3,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.94 : 10,999.59 = 2,653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.94/10,999.59 = 2,653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.94x = 10,999.59 × 2,653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.94x = 29,186,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186,164.66/7,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.15

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