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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.63, 10,955.55 and 2,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.63, 10,955.55 and 2,373.25 is: 3,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.63 : 10,955.55 = 2,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.63/10,955.55 = 2,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.63x = 10,955.55 × 2,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.63x = 26,000,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000,259.04/7,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.91

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