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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.72, 10,939.32 and 2,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.72, 10,939.32 and 2,363.04 is: 3,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.72 : 10,939.32 = 2,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.72/10,939.32 = 2,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.72x = 10,939.32 × 2,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.72x = 25,850,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850,050.73/7,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.67

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