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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.34, 10,949.12 and 2,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.34, 10,949.12 and 2,368.48 is: 3,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.34 : 10,949.12 = 2,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.34/10,949.12 = 2,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.34x = 10,949.12 × 2,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.34x = 25,932,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932,771.74/7,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.24

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