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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.56, 10,913.98 and 2,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.56, 10,913.98 and 2,344.08 is: 3,516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.56 : 10,913.98 = 2,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.56/10,913.98 = 2,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.56x = 10,913.98 × 2,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.56x = 25,583,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,242.24/7,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.81

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