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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.80, 10,919.52 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.80, 10,919.52 and 2,893.08 is: 4,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.80 : 10,919.52 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.80/10,919.52 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.80x = 10,919.52 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.80x = 31,591,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,591,044.92/7,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.34

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