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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.70, 10,934.82 and 2,360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.70, 10,934.82 and 2,360.02 is: 3,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.70 : 10,934.82 = 2,360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.70/10,934.82 = 2,360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.70x = 10,934.82 × 2,360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.70x = 25,806,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806,393.90/7,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.15

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