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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.18, 10,943.01 and 2,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.18, 10,943.01 and 2,363.82 is: 3,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.18 : 10,943.01 = 2,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.18/10,943.01 = 2,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.18x = 10,943.01 × 2,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.18x = 25,867,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867,305.90/7,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.29

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