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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.58, 10,934.82 and 2,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.58, 10,934.82 and 2,914.29 is: 4,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.58 : 10,934.82 = 2,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.58/10,934.82 = 2,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.58x = 10,934.82 × 2,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.58x = 31,867,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,236.58/7,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.02

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