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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.74, 10,867.52 and 2,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.74, 10,867.52 and 2,313.48 is: 3,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.74 : 10,867.52 = 2,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.74/10,867.52 = 2,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.74x = 10,867.52 × 2,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.74x = 25,141,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141,778.60/7,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.83

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