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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.73, 10,934.94 and 2,359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.73, 10,934.94 and 2,359.75 is: 3,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.73 : 10,934.94 = 2,359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.73/10,934.94 = 2,359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.73x = 10,934.94 × 2,359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.73x = 25,803,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,712.87/7,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.74

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