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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.98, 10,788.77 and 3,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.98, 10,788.77 and 3,296.04 is: 4,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.98 : 10,788.77 = 3,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.98/10,788.77 = 3,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.98x = 10,788.77 × 3,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.98x = 35,560,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560,200.99/7,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.37

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