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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.16, 10,947.23 and 2,368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.16, 10,947.23 and 2,368.29 is: 3,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.16 : 10,947.23 = 2,368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.16/10,947.23 = 2,368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.16x = 10,947.23 × 2,368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.16x = 25,926,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926,215.34/7,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.43

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