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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.28, 10,943.34 and 2,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.28, 10,943.34 and 2,366.34 is: 3,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.28 : 10,943.34 = 2,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.28/10,943.34 = 2,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.28x = 10,943.34 × 2,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.28x = 25,895,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895,663.18/7,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.16

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