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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.65, 10,914.48 and 2,343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.65, 10,914.48 and 2,343.62 is: 3,515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.65 : 10,914.48 = 2,343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.65/10,914.48 = 2,343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.65x = 10,914.48 × 2,343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.65x = 25,579,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579,420.90/7,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.76

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