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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.98, 10,917.23 and 2,347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.98, 10,917.23 and 2,347.69 is: 3,521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.98 : 10,917.23 = 2,347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.98/10,917.23 = 2,347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.98x = 10,917.23 × 2,347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.98x = 25,630,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630,271.70/7,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.62

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