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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.58, 11,239.41 and 2,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.58, 11,239.41 and 2,299.02 is: 3,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.58 : 11,239.41 = 2,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.58/11,239.41 = 2,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.58x = 11,239.41 × 2,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.58x = 25,839,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,628.38/7,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.24

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