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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.06, 10,931.05 and 2,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.06, 10,931.05 and 2,357.06 is: 3,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.06 : 10,931.05 = 2,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.06/10,931.05 = 2,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.06x = 10,931.05 × 2,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.06x = 25,765,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765,140.71/7,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.25

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