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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.24, 10,933.02 and 4,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.24, 10,933.02 and 4,372.44 is: 6,565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.24 : 10,933.02 = 4,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.24/10,933.02 = 4,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.24x = 10,933.02 × 4,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.24x = 47,803,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803,973.97/7,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.36

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