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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.96, 10,909.98 and 2,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.96, 10,909.98 and 2,890.28 is: 4,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.96 : 10,909.98 = 2,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.96/10,909.98 = 2,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.96x = 10,909.98 × 2,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.96x = 31,532,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532,896.99/7,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.04

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