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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.36, 10,934.46 and 3,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.36, 10,934.46 and 3,592.71 is: 5,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.36 : 10,934.46 = 3,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.36/10,934.46 = 3,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.36x = 10,934.46 × 3,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.36x = 39,284,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,284,343.79/7,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.75

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