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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.51, 10,939.87 and 2,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.51, 10,939.87 and 2,029.51 is: 3,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.51 : 10,939.87 = 2,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.51/10,939.87 = 2,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.51x = 10,939.87 × 2,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.51x = 22,202,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,575.56/7,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.74

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