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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.28, 10,927.09 and 2,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.28, 10,927.09 and 2,354.75 is: 3,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.28 : 10,927.09 = 2,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.28/10,927.09 = 2,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.28x = 10,927.09 × 2,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.28x = 25,730,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730,565.18/7,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.37

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