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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.28, 10,910.77 and 3,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.28, 10,910.77 and 3,114.29 is: 4,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.28 : 10,910.77 = 3,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.28/10,910.77 = 3,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.28x = 10,910.77 × 3,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.28x = 33,979,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979,321.39/7,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.88

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