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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.76, 10,900.52 and 2,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.76, 10,900.52 and 2,072.04 is: 3,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.76 : 10,900.52 = 2,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.76/10,900.52 = 2,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.76x = 10,900.52 × 2,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.76x = 22,586,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,313.46/7,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.60

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