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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.60, 10,946.12 and 2,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.60, 10,946.12 and 2,367.48 is: 3,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.60 : 10,946.12 = 2,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.60/10,946.12 = 2,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.60x = 10,946.12 × 2,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.60x = 25,914,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914,720.18/7,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.62

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