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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.13, 10,921.91 and 2,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.13, 10,921.91 and 2,602.26 is: 3,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.13 : 10,921.91 = 2,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.13/10,921.91 = 2,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.13x = 10,921.91 × 2,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.13x = 28,421,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,636.51/7,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.39

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