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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.31, 10,934.24 and 2,610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.31, 10,934.24 and 2,610.05 is: 3,914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.31 : 10,934.24 = 2,610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.31/10,934.24 = 2,610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.31x = 10,934.24 × 2,610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.31x = 28,538,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538,845.39/7,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.09

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