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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.43, 10,911.74 and 2,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.43, 10,911.74 and 2,344.10 is: 3,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.43 : 10,911.74 = 2,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.43/10,911.74 = 2,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.43x = 10,911.74 × 2,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.43x = 25,578,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,143.45/7,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.17

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