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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.51, 10,944.37 and 2,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.51, 10,944.37 and 2,032.51 is: 3,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.51 : 10,944.37 = 2,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.51/10,944.37 = 2,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.51x = 10,944.37 × 2,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.51x = 22,244,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,541.47/7,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.24

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