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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.92, 10,936.32 and 2,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.92, 10,936.32 and 2,672.96 is: 4,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.92 : 10,936.32 = 2,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.92/10,936.32 = 2,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.92x = 10,936.32 × 2,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.92x = 29,232,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232,345.91/7,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.97

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