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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.91, 10,854.03 and 2,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.91, 10,854.03 and 2,304.54 is: 3,457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.91 : 10,854.03 = 2,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.91/10,854.03 = 2,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.91x = 10,854.03 × 2,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.91x = 25,013,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,546.30/7,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.34

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