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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.53, 10,928.91 and 2,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.53, 10,928.91 and 2,355.97 is: 3,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.53 : 10,928.91 = 2,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.53/10,928.91 = 2,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.53x = 10,928.91 × 2,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.53x = 25,748,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748,184.09/7,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.15

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