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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.67, 10,948.11 and 2,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.67, 10,948.11 and 2,104.56 is: 3,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.67 : 10,948.11 = 2,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.67/10,948.11 = 2,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.67x = 10,948.11 × 2,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.67x = 23,040,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,954.38/7,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.87

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