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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.30, 10,951.97 and 2,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.30, 10,951.97 and 2,370.04 is: 3,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.30 : 10,951.97 = 2,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.30/10,951.97 = 2,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.30x = 10,951.97 × 2,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.30x = 25,956,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956,606.98/7,300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.55

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