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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.61, 10,939.08 and 2,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.61, 10,939.08 and 2,612.94 is: 3,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.61 : 10,939.08 = 2,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.61/10,939.08 = 2,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.61x = 10,939.08 × 2,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.61x = 28,583,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583,159.70/7,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.47

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