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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.70, 10,947.96 and 2,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.70, 10,947.96 and 2,368.22 is: 3,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.70 : 10,947.96 = 2,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.70/10,947.96 = 2,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.70x = 10,947.96 × 2,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.70x = 25,927,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927,177.83/7,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.30

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