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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.68, 10,932.27 and 3,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.68, 10,932.27 and 3,127.92 is: 4,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.68 : 10,932.27 = 3,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.68/10,932.27 = 3,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.68x = 10,932.27 × 3,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.68x = 34,195,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,265.98/7,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.56

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