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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.22, 10,944.56 and 2,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.22, 10,944.56 and 2,364.86 is: 3,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.22 : 10,944.56 = 2,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.22/10,944.56 = 2,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.22x = 10,944.56 × 2,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.22x = 25,882,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882,385.44/7,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.86

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