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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.60, 10,935.92 and 2,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.60, 10,935.92 and 2,096.36 is: 3,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.60 : 10,935.92 = 2,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.60/10,935.92 = 2,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.60x = 10,935.92 × 2,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.60x = 22,925,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,625.25/7,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.55

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