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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.85, 10,950.70 and 2,623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.85, 10,950.70 and 2,623.75 is: 3,933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.85 : 10,950.70 = 2,623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.85/10,950.70 = 2,623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.85x = 10,950.70 × 2,623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.85x = 28,731,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731,948.95/7,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.27

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