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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.92, 10,917.20 and 2,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.92, 10,917.20 and 2,346.45 is: 3,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.92 : 10,917.20 = 2,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.92/10,917.20 = 2,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.92x = 10,917.20 × 2,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.92x = 25,616,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616,663.94/7,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.26

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