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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.51, 10,934.61 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.51, 10,934.61 and 2,359.54 is: 3,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.51 : 10,934.61 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.51/10,934.61 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.51x = 10,934.61 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.51x = 25,800,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800,583.21/7,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.41

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