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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.03, 10,943.70 and 2,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.03, 10,943.70 and 2,102.90 is: 3,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.03 : 10,943.70 = 2,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.03/10,943.70 = 2,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.03x = 10,943.70 × 2,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.03x = 23,013,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013,506.73/7,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.82

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