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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.83, 10,934.84 and 2,358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.83, 10,934.84 and 2,358.97 is: 3,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.83 : 10,934.84 = 2,358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.83/10,934.84 = 2,358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.83x = 10,934.84 × 2,358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.83x = 25,794,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794,979.08/7,288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.97

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