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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.76, 10,948.01 and 2,368.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.76, 10,948.01 and 2,368.41 is: 3,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.76 : 10,948.01 = 2,368.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.76/10,948.01 = 2,368.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.76x = 10,948.01 × 2,368.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.76x = 25,929,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,309.78/7,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.57

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