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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.38, 10,910.06 and 2,656.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.38, 10,910.06 and 2,656.38 is: 3,984.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.38 : 10,910.06 = 2,656.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.38/10,910.06 = 2,656.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.38x = 10,910.06 × 2,656.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.38x = 28,981,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,265.18/7,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.57

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