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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.84, 10,930.58 and 2,606.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.84, 10,930.58 and 2,606.97 is: 3,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.84 : 10,930.58 = 2,606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.84/10,930.58 = 2,606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.84x = 10,930.58 × 2,606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.84x = 28,495,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,741.65/7,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.04

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