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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,334.61, 10,984.97 and 4,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,334.61, 10,984.97 and 4,406.46 is: 6,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,334.61 : 10,984.97 = 4,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,334.61/10,984.97 = 4,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,334.61x = 10,984.97 × 4,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,334.61x = 48,404,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,797.94/7,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.51

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