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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.70, 10,913.85 and 2,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.70, 10,913.85 and 2,892.30 is: 4,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.70 : 10,913.85 = 2,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.70/10,913.85 = 2,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.70x = 10,913.85 × 2,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.70x = 31,566,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,128.36/7,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.59

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