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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.47, 10,898.60 and 2,334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.47, 10,898.60 and 2,334.73 is: 3,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.47 : 10,898.60 = 2,334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.47/10,898.60 = 2,334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.47x = 10,898.60 × 2,334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.47x = 25,445,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,288.38/7,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.22

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