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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.51, 10,877.38 and 2,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.51, 10,877.38 and 2,320.44 is: 3,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.51 : 10,877.38 = 2,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.51/10,877.38 = 2,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.51x = 10,877.38 × 2,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.51x = 25,240,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,307.65/7,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.18

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