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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.74, 10,919.88 and 3,992.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.74, 10,919.88 and 3,992.13 is: 5,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.74 : 10,919.88 = 3,992.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.74/10,919.88 = 3,992.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.74x = 10,919.88 × 3,992.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.74x = 43,593,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,580.54/7,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.81

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