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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.93, 10,925.20 and 2,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.93, 10,925.20 and 2,601.83 is: 3,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.93 : 10,925.20 = 2,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.93/10,925.20 = 2,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.93x = 10,925.20 × 2,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.93x = 28,425,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,543.68/7,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.57

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