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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.96, 10,934.88 and 3,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.96, 10,934.88 and 3,396.16 is: 5,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.96 : 10,934.88 = 3,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.96/10,934.88 = 3,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.96x = 10,934.88 × 3,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.96x = 37,136,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,602.06/7,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.72

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