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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.76, 10,891.86 and 2,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.76, 10,891.86 and 2,329.16 is: 3,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.76 : 10,891.86 = 2,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.76/10,891.86 = 2,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.76x = 10,891.86 × 2,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.76x = 25,368,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,884.64/7,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.97

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