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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.95, 10,932.23 and 2,608.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.95, 10,932.23 and 2,608.69 is: 3,912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.95 : 10,932.23 = 2,608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.95/10,932.23 = 2,608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.95x = 10,932.23 × 2,608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.95x = 28,518,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,778.27/7,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.07

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