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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.81, 10,916.46 and 2,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.81, 10,916.46 and 2,348.42 is: 3,522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.81 : 10,916.46 = 2,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.81/10,916.46 = 2,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.81x = 10,916.46 × 2,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.81x = 25,636,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,636,378.41/7,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.54

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