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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.56, 10,953.68 and 2,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.56, 10,953.68 and 2,372.20 is: 3,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.56 : 10,953.68 = 2,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.56/10,953.68 = 2,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.56x = 10,953.68 × 2,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.56x = 25,984,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,984,280.45/7,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.25

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