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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.91, 10,955.84 and 2,038.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.91, 10,955.84 and 2,038.91 is: 3,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.91 : 10,955.84 = 2,038.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.91/10,955.84 = 2,038.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.91x = 10,955.84 × 2,038.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.91x = 22,337,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337,906.76/7,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.35

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