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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.39, 10,961.73 and 2,925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.39, 10,961.73 and 2,925.92 is: 4,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.39 : 10,961.73 = 2,925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.39/10,961.73 = 2,925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.39x = 10,961.73 × 2,925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.39x = 32,073,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073,172.45/7,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.34

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