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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.59, 10,946.24 and 2,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.59, 10,946.24 and 2,367.53 is: 3,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.59 : 10,946.24 = 2,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.59/10,946.24 = 2,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.59x = 10,946.24 × 2,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.59x = 25,915,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915,534.94/7,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.24

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