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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.93, 10,915.47 and 2,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.93, 10,915.47 and 2,280.73 is: 3,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.93 : 10,915.47 = 2,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.93/10,915.47 = 2,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.93x = 10,915.47 × 2,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.93x = 24,895,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895,235.28/7,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.24

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