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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.16, 10,926.54 and 3,387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.16, 10,926.54 and 3,387.72 is: 5,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.16 : 10,926.54 = 3,387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.16/10,926.54 = 3,387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.16x = 10,926.54 × 3,387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.16x = 37,016,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,058.09/7,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.06

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