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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.03, 10,954.33 and 3,740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.03, 10,954.33 and 3,740.74 is: 5,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.03 : 10,954.33 = 3,740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.03/10,954.33 = 3,740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.03x = 10,954.33 × 3,740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.03x = 40,977,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,977,300.40/7,296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.38

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