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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.91, 10,939.65 and 2,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.91, 10,939.65 and 2,362.84 is: 3,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.91 : 10,939.65 = 2,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.91/10,939.65 = 2,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.91x = 10,939.65 × 2,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.91x = 25,848,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,848,642.61/7,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.87

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