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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.30, 10,948.97 and 2,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.30, 10,948.97 and 2,368.04 is: 3,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.30 : 10,948.97 = 2,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.30/10,948.97 = 2,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.30x = 10,948.97 × 2,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.30x = 25,927,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927,550.09/7,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.55

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