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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.78, 10,933.26 and 2,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.78, 10,933.26 and 2,670.78 is: 4,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.78 : 10,933.26 = 2,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.78/10,933.26 = 2,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.78x = 10,933.26 × 2,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.78x = 29,200,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200,332.14/7,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.75

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