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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.57, 10,950.45 and 2,918.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.57, 10,950.45 and 2,918.21 is: 4,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.57 : 10,950.45 = 2,918.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.57/10,950.45 = 2,918.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.57x = 10,950.45 × 2,918.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.57x = 31,955,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955,712.69/7,305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.16

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