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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.48, 10,997.46 and 2,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.48, 10,997.46 and 2,949.44 is: 4,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.48 : 10,997.46 = 2,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.48/10,997.46 = 2,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.48x = 10,997.46 × 2,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.48x = 32,436,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436,348.42/7,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.05

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