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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.06, 10,944.57 and 2,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.06, 10,944.57 and 2,366.74 is: 3,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.06 : 10,944.57 = 2,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.06/10,944.57 = 2,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.06x = 10,944.57 × 2,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.06x = 25,902,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902,991.63/7,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.78

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