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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.80, 10,919.16 and 3,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.80, 10,919.16 and 3,389.76 is: 5,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.80 : 10,919.16 = 3,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.80/10,919.16 = 3,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.80x = 10,919.16 × 3,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.80x = 37,013,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,331.80/7,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.29

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