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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.28, 10,934.91 and 3,776.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.28, 10,934.91 and 3,776.16 is: 5,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.28 : 10,934.91 = 3,776.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.28/10,934.91 = 3,776.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.28x = 10,934.91 × 3,776.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.28x = 41,291,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291,969.75/7,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.42

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