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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.57, 10,946.82 and 2,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.57, 10,946.82 and 2,368.25 is: 3,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.57 : 10,946.82 = 2,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.57/10,946.82 = 2,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.57x = 10,946.82 × 2,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.57x = 25,924,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924,739.89/7,298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.03

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