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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.44, 10,946.20 and 2,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.44, 10,946.20 and 2,103.44 is: 3,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.44 : 10,946.20 = 2,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.44/10,946.20 = 2,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.44x = 10,946.20 × 2,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.44x = 23,024,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,674.93/7,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.17

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