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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.78, 10,944.84 and 2,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.78, 10,944.84 and 2,365.04 is: 3,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.78 : 10,944.84 = 2,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.78/10,944.84 = 2,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.78x = 10,944.84 × 2,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.78x = 25,884,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,884,984.39/7,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.94

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