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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.44, 10,974.52 and 2,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.44, 10,974.52 and 2,934.88 is: 4,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.44 : 10,974.52 = 2,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.44/10,974.52 = 2,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.44x = 10,974.52 × 2,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.44x = 32,208,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,899.26/7,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.26

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