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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.31, 10,956.78 and 2,109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.31, 10,956.78 and 2,109.18 is: 3,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.31 : 10,956.78 = 2,109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.31/10,956.78 = 2,109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.31x = 10,956.78 × 2,109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.31x = 23,109,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,821.24/7,303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.29

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