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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.76, 10,934.89 and 2,360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.76, 10,934.89 and 2,360.07 is: 3,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.76 : 10,934.89 = 2,360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.76/10,934.89 = 2,360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.76x = 10,934.89 × 2,360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.76x = 25,807,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807,142.75/7,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.22

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