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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.94, 10,946.79 and 2,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.94, 10,946.79 and 2,105.22 is: 3,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.94 : 10,946.79 = 2,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.94/10,946.79 = 2,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.94x = 10,946.79 × 2,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.94x = 23,045,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,401.24/7,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.36

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