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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.58, 10,926.27 and 3,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.58, 10,926.27 and 3,995.31 is: 5,988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.58 : 10,926.27 = 3,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.58/10,926.27 = 3,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.58x = 10,926.27 × 3,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.58x = 43,653,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,653,835.79/7,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.53

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