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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.80, 10,942.77 and 2,365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.80, 10,942.77 and 2,365.25 is: 3,547.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.80 : 10,942.77 = 2,365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.80/10,942.77 = 2,365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.80x = 10,942.77 × 2,365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.80x = 25,882,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882,386.74/7,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.09

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