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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.76, 10,916.66 and 2,347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.76, 10,916.66 and 2,347.76 is: 3,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.76 : 10,916.66 = 2,347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.76/10,916.66 = 2,347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.76x = 10,916.66 × 2,347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.76x = 25,629,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,629,697.68/7,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.65

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