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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.83, 10,947.77 and 2,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.83, 10,947.77 and 2,365.88 is: 3,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.83 : 10,947.77 = 2,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.83/10,947.77 = 2,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.83x = 10,947.77 × 2,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.83x = 25,901,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901,088.63/7,297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.15

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