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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.78, 10,946.10 and 2,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.78, 10,946.10 and 2,365.58 is: 3,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.78 : 10,946.10 = 2,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.78/10,946.10 = 2,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.78x = 10,946.10 × 2,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.78x = 25,893,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,875.24/7,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.16

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