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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.01, 10,934.72 and 3,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.01, 10,934.72 and 3,391.40 is: 5,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.01 : 10,934.72 = 3,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.01/10,934.72 = 3,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.01x = 10,934.72 × 3,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.01x = 37,084,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,009.41/7,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.06

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