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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.65, 10,948.38 and 2,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.65, 10,948.38 and 2,104.39 is: 3,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.65 : 10,948.38 = 2,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.65/10,948.38 = 2,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.65x = 10,948.38 × 2,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.65x = 23,039,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,661.39/7,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.70

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