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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.29, 10,927.40 and 2,352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.29, 10,927.40 and 2,352.74 is: 3,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.29 : 10,927.40 = 2,352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.29/10,927.40 = 2,352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.29x = 10,927.40 × 2,352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.29x = 25,709,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,709,264.68/7,284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.41

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