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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.36, 10,935.96 and 3,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.36, 10,935.96 and 3,593.71 is: 5,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.36 : 10,935.96 = 3,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.36/10,935.96 = 3,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.36x = 10,935.96 × 3,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.36x = 39,300,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,668.81/7,288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.25

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