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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.52, 10,890.70 and 2,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.52, 10,890.70 and 2,328.78 is: 3,493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.52 : 10,890.70 = 2,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.52/10,890.70 = 2,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.52x = 10,890.70 × 2,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.52x = 25,362,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362,092.46/7,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.63

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