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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.57, 10,928.33 and 2,288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.57, 10,928.33 and 2,288.27 is: 3,431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.57 : 10,928.33 = 2,288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.57/10,928.33 = 2,288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.57x = 10,928.33 × 2,288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.57x = 25,006,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,006,969.69/7,287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.46

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