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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.44, 10,958.97 and 2,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.44, 10,958.97 and 2,621.24 is: 3,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.44 : 10,958.97 = 2,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.44/10,958.97 = 2,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.44x = 10,958.97 × 2,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.44x = 28,726,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,090.52/7,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.69

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