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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302, 10,954.08 and 3,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302, 10,954.08 and 3,404.28 is: 5,106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302 : 10,954.08 = 3,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302/10,954.08 = 3,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302x = 10,954.08 × 3,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302x = 37,290,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290,755.46/7,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.92

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