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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.03, 10,892.96 and 2,330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.03, 10,892.96 and 2,330.29 is: 3,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.03 : 10,892.96 = 2,330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.03/10,892.96 = 2,330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.03x = 10,892.96 × 2,330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.03x = 25,383,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383,716.87/7,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.88

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