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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.03, 10,910.25 and 2,594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.03, 10,910.25 and 2,594.79 is: 3,889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.03 : 10,910.25 = 2,594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.03/10,910.25 = 2,594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.03x = 10,910.25 × 2,594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.03x = 28,309,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309,807.60/7,278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.76

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