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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.77, 10,944.48 and 2,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.77, 10,944.48 and 2,031.55 is: 3,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.77 : 10,944.48 = 2,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.77/10,944.48 = 2,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.77x = 10,944.48 × 2,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.77x = 22,234,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,258.34/7,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.72

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