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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.37, 10,904.40 and 2,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.37, 10,904.40 and 2,074.25 is: 3,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.37 : 10,904.40 = 2,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.37/10,904.40 = 2,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.37x = 10,904.40 × 2,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.37x = 22,618,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,451.70/7,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.90

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