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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.32, 10,936.08 and 2,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.32, 10,936.08 and 2,096.24 is: 3,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.32 : 10,936.08 = 2,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.32/10,936.08 = 2,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.32x = 10,936.08 × 2,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.32x = 22,924,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,648.34/7,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.53

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