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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.16, 10,928.22 and 3,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.16, 10,928.22 and 3,387.76 is: 5,084.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.16 : 10,928.22 = 3,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.16/10,928.22 = 3,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.16x = 10,928.22 × 3,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.16x = 37,022,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022,186.59/7,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.65

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