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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.41, 10,940.90 and 2,612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.41, 10,940.90 and 2,612.33 is: 3,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.41 : 10,940.90 = 2,612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.41/10,940.90 = 2,612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.41x = 10,940.90 × 2,612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.41x = 28,581,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,214.56/7,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.31

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