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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.80, 10,922.70 and 2,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.80, 10,922.70 and 2,351.60 is: 3,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.80 : 10,922.70 = 2,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.80/10,922.70 = 2,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.80x = 10,922.70 × 2,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.80x = 25,685,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685,821.32/7,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.40

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