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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.70, 10,932.96 and 2,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.70, 10,932.96 and 2,358.22 is: 3,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.70 : 10,932.96 = 2,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.70/10,932.96 = 2,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.70x = 10,932.96 × 2,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.70x = 25,782,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782,324.93/7,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.30

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