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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.75, 10,949.85 and 2,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.75, 10,949.85 and 2,368.38 is: 3,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.75 : 10,949.85 = 2,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.75/10,949.85 = 2,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.75x = 10,949.85 × 2,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.75x = 25,933,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,405.74/7,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.13

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