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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.33, 10,956.91 and 2,687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.33, 10,956.91 and 2,687.25 is: 4,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.33 : 10,956.91 = 2,687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.33/10,956.91 = 2,687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.33x = 10,956.91 × 2,687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.33x = 29,443,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443,956.40/7,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.48

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