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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.75, 10,944.21 and 2,032.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.75, 10,944.21 and 2,032.15 is: 3,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.75 : 10,944.21 = 2,032.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.75/10,944.21 = 2,032.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.75x = 10,944.21 × 2,032.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.75x = 22,240,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,276.35/7,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.97

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