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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.99, 10,877.28 and 2,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.99, 10,877.28 and 2,319.47 is: 3,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.99 : 10,877.28 = 2,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.99/10,877.28 = 2,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.99x = 10,877.28 × 2,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.99x = 25,229,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229,524.64/7,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.46

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