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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.79, 10,906.72 and 2,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.79, 10,906.72 and 2,593.07 is: 3,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.79 : 10,906.72 = 2,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.79/10,906.72 = 2,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.79x = 10,906.72 × 2,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.79x = 28,281,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,888.43/7,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.19

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