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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.76, 10,937.16 and 2,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.76, 10,937.16 and 2,359.24 is: 3,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.76 : 10,937.16 = 2,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.76/10,937.16 = 2,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.76x = 10,937.16 × 2,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.76x = 25,803,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,385.36/7,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.19

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