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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.01, 10,942.72 and 3,604.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.01, 10,942.72 and 3,604.91 is: 5,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.01 : 10,942.72 = 3,604.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.01/10,942.72 = 3,604.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.01x = 10,942.72 × 3,604.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.01x = 39,447,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447,457.03/7,300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.75

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