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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.82, 10,952.57 and 2,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.82, 10,952.57 and 2,370.08 is: 3,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.82 : 10,952.57 = 2,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.82/10,952.57 = 2,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.82x = 10,952.57 × 2,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.82x = 25,958,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958,418.27/7,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.55

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