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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.47, 10,927.94 and 2,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.47, 10,927.94 and 2,354.98 is: 3,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.47 : 10,927.94 = 2,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.47/10,927.94 = 2,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.47x = 10,927.94 × 2,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.47x = 25,735,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,044.05/7,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.38

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