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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.59, 10,943.47 and 2,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.59, 10,943.47 and 2,364.73 is: 3,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.59 : 10,943.47 = 2,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.59/10,943.47 = 2,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.59x = 10,943.47 × 2,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.59x = 25,878,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878,351.81/7,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.61

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