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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.19, 10,997.03 and 2,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.19, 10,997.03 and 2,949.17 is: 4,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.19 : 10,997.03 = 2,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.19/10,997.03 = 2,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.19x = 10,997.03 × 2,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.19x = 32,432,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,041.23/7,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.64

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