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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.40, 10,910.10 and 3,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.40, 10,910.10 and 3,984.80 is: 5,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.40 : 10,910.10 = 3,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.40/10,910.10 = 3,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.40x = 10,910.10 × 3,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.40x = 43,474,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474,566.48/7,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,977.20

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