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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.62, 10,903.71 and 2,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.62, 10,903.71 and 2,338.34 is: 3,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.62 : 10,903.71 = 2,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.62/10,903.71 = 2,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.62x = 10,903.71 × 2,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.62x = 25,496,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496,581.24/7,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.28

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