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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.92, 10,918.32 and 2,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.92, 10,918.32 and 2,664.16 is: 3,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.92 : 10,918.32 = 2,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.92/10,918.32 = 2,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.92x = 10,918.32 × 2,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.92x = 29,088,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088,151.41/7,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.77

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