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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.94, 10,905.06 and 2,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.94, 10,905.06 and 2,589.44 is: 3,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.94 : 10,905.06 = 2,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.94/10,905.06 = 2,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.94x = 10,905.06 × 2,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.94x = 28,238,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,045.76/7,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.75

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